Hoiks have been possible since Terraria version 1.2 (which first introduced sloped tiles), though their utility to players was originally considered an exploited glitch.

Since 1.3, Re-Logic officially acknowledged Hoiks as a game 'feature,' meaning they are no longer considered an unintended benefit that might be repaired in future versions, and their functionality will remain in the game for the foreseeable future. Ī forum thread by ZeroGravitas was responsible for making the Hoik term and functionality known among Terraria fans, though there had been previous lesser-known exploits of this functionality. Much of the material presented in this article is based on research by ZeroGravitas. Something worth noting is that when the item that you want to Hoik is off screen, it will not be Hoiked.

The items that are being Hoiked must be seen on screen if the Hoik is to function properly.