Ruler

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Ruler

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Statistics

Type	WeaponAccessoryCrafting material
Damage	12 (Melee)
Knockback	2 (Very weak)
Critical chance	4%
Use time	12 (Very fast)
Velocity	4.8 (effective)
Rarity	1
Buy	1000*10 / 10000*1
Sell	200*2 / 3300*33
Research	1 required

Projectile created

• Ruler
  

Sounds

Use

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

Attacking with the Ruler in  Desktop version.

Ruler measurements in 1.3.0.1

The Ruler is an autoswinging shortsword on  Desktop version. On pre-1.4 versions of Terraria (  ) it is an informational accessory which creates measuring lines for counting blocks while building. It is purchased from the Goblin Tinkerer for 1000*10 / 10000*1   .

In Desktop versions prior to 1.4, the ruler was necessary to display a grid framework that aids with the precise placement of blocks. This effect is now always available and can be toggled on or off with the third of the three small buttons in the upper left of the pause menu.

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 1/5th of its original buy value like most items, it actually sells for 1/3rd.
• The ruler effect can be disabled by using the "Ruler off" icon in the upper left corner of the user interface.

Tips

• It can be a very effective weapon when fighting Pre-Hardmode melee enemies.

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 1.3.0.7: Introduced with functionality from Desktop 1.3.0.1.