Rat

Type	Critter
Environment	Graveyard
AI Type	Passive AI
Damage	0
Max Life	5
Defense	0
KB Resist	0%
Hurt	https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/File:NPC_Hit_1.wav
Killed	https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/File:NPC_Killed_4.wav
Idle	https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/File:Zombie_15.wav

Type	Crafting material
Consumable	✔️
Use time	15 (Very fast)
Rarity
Sell	10
Research	5 required

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

Not to be confused with Mouse, a similiar critter which spawns in the Underground and Cavern.

The Rat is a harmless critter that spawns in the Graveyard. Rat has only 5 health and no defense, and can only be damaged by players.

Rat can be caught with any Bug Net to be carried around in the inventory and released later, or crafted into animated decorative furniture (Rat Cage). Once crafted, the Rat cannot be released again.

Crafting

Used in

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Rat Cage	Terrarium Rat	By Hand

Trivia

The Bestiary entry for the Rat: "These fuzzy rodents sniff about in putrid locations scavenging for food. They are avoided in fear of diseases they may carry."