Ruler

    Desktop/Console/Old-gen console/Mobile-Only Content: This information applies only to the Desktop, Console, Old-gen console, and Mobile versions of Terraria.

Ruler

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Statistics

Type	WeaponCrafting material
Damage	12 (Melee)
Knockback	0.5 (Extremely weak)
Critical chance	4%
Use time	20 (Very fast)
Velocity	4.8 (effective)
Rarity	01*
Buy	10 1
Sell	2 33
Research	1 required

Projectile created

• Ruler
  

Sounds

Use

• Internal Item ID: 486
• Internal Projectile ID: 842

Attacking with the Ruler on  Desktop and  Mobile.

Ruler measurements on  Console.

The Ruler is an autoswinging shortsword /   an informational accessory which aids the precise placement of blocks. It is purchased from the Goblin Tinkerer for 10 /   1.

In the  Console version, the Ruler displays measurement lines for counting blocks while building. In the  Desktop version and  Mobile version, this effect can always be toggled via the "Ruler On"/"Ruler Off" button in the upper left of the inventory. In the  Old-gen console version, the Ruler displays a grid framework similar to that of the Mechanical Ruler.

Its best modifier is Legendary.

Crafting

Used in

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
The Grand Design	Multicolor Wrench Mechanical Lens Ruler Wire (60)	Tinkerer's Workshop

total: 1 row(s)

Notes

•   Although the Ruler's purpose is primarily referential, it can be reforged to have any of the usual accessory modifiers (like with informational accessories).
•   Instead of selling for one fifth of its original buy value like most items, it actually sells for one third.

History

 Desktop version

• Desktop 1.4.0.1: ‎
  • No longer functions as a referential accessory.
  • Now deals melee damage.

• Desktop 1.3.1:
  • Sprite updated.
  • Now used to craft The Grand Design.

• Desktop 1.3.0.1: Now creates measuring lines instead of displaying a grid (the previous functionality has been moved to the Mechanical Ruler).

• Desktop 1.1: Introduced.

 Console version

• Console 1.0.1372.5:
  • Sprite updated to match Desktop 1.3.1.
  • Now used to craft The Grand Design.

• Console 1.0.933.1: Now creates measuring lines instead of displaying a grid. ()

• Console 1.0.750.0: Now creates measuring lines instead of displaying a grid. ()

• Console-Release: Introduced.

 Switch version

• Switch 1.0.895.9:
  • Sprite updated to match Desktop 1.3.1.
  • Now used to craft The Grand Design.

• Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced with functionality from Desktop 1.3.0.1.

 Mobile version

• Mobile 1.4.0.5.0: Added new changes from Desktop 1.4.0.1.

• Mobile 1.3.0.7: Introduced with functionality from Desktop 1.3.0.1.