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Depth Meter
  • Depth Meter item spriteold Depth Meter item sprite
Stack digit 1
Statistics
Type
TooltipDisplays depth
Shows depth
RarityRarity level: 1
Sell25
20
Research1 required
Obtained from Obtained from
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
EntityQty.Rate
Cave BatCave BatCave Bat11%
0.5%
1%
CrawdadCrawdad2Crawdad11.25%
Giant BatGiant BatGiant Bat11%
0.5%
1%
Giant ShellyGiant ShellyGiant Shelly11.25%
Ice BatIce BatIce Bat11%
0.5%
1%
Jungle BatJungle BatJungle Bat11%
0.5%
1%
SalamanderSalamanderSalamander11.25%
Salamander
(Variant 2)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 2)
11.25%
Salamander
(Variant 3)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 3)
11.25%
Salamander
(Variant 4)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 4)
11.25%
Salamander
(Variant 5)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 5)
11.25%
Salamander
(Variant 6)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 6)
11.25%
Salamander
(Variant 7)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 7)
11.25%
Salamander
(Variant 8)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 8)
11.25%
Salamander
(Variant 9)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 9)
11.25%
Spore BatSpore BatSpore Bat11%

The Depth Meter is an informational accessory that displays the player's depth. It is required to craft the GPS, which can then be used to craft the PDA and the Cell Phone. The Depth Meter is dropped by Cave Bats, Giant Bats, Jungle Bats, Spore Bats, and Ice Bats, with a chance of 1*1/100 (1%) / 0.5*1/200 (0.5%) . On the PC version PC, Console version Console, Mobile version Mobile, Old Chinese version Old Chinese, tModLoader version tModLoader, and tModLoader 1 tModLoader Legacy versions, it also drops from Salamanders, Giant Shellys, and Crawdads, with a chance of 1.25*1/80 (1.25%). In the Old-gen console version Old-gen console version, the Depth Meter may also be crafted.

Depth is measured relative to the boundary between the Surface and Underground layers, which has a depth of 0 and is displayed as "Level". The display shows the vertical distance to this line and the name of the current layer.

Crafting[]

Recipes[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Old-gen console version only:
Depth MeterDepth Meter
TableTable and ChairChair

Used in[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
GPSGPS
Tinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's Workshop

Notes[]

  • Unlike most accessories, informational accessories such as the Depth Meter do not need to be equipped in an accessory slot. The Depth Meter may be carried in the player's inventory without loss of functionality, unless equipped to a social slot. Additionally, the info it provides will be shared with nearby players of the same team in multiplayer. Keep in mind modifiers will no longer apply to the player when not equipped.
  • Depth is measured at the level of the player's feet.
  • The Depth Meter will not work if equipped in a vanity slot.
  • Cave Bats spawned by a Bat Statue have a 0.2*1/500 (0.2%) chance of dropping a Depth Meter.

Tips[]

  • The Depth Meter is useful for finding biomes that are generated at specific elevation ranges, such as Floating Islands, the Underground Jungle, and the Underworld. It also helps with locating the first three tiers of Hardmode ores.
  • The Depth Meter can be used to avoid spawning Dungeon Guardians by staying above 0 depth.
  • Old-gen console version The Depth Meter can only be crafted with Copper, Silver, and Gold, so it might be inevitable to create another world. However, if the world count is full, you can jump through worlds, although you can instead get gold by using the Extractinator.

History[]

  • Desktop 1.4.0.3: Fixed displaying incorrect height biome when using camera-moving items
  • Desktop 1.3.0.1:
    • Sprite updated.
    • Sell value increased from 20 to 25.
    • Tooltip changed from "Shows depth" to "Displays depth".
  • Console 1.0.750.0: (PlayStation 4)
    • Sprite updated to match Desktop 1.3.0.1.
    • Sell value increased from 20 to 25.
    • Tooltip changed from "Shows depth" to "Displays depth".
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