Ruler

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Desktop version Console version Mobile version
Desktop/Console/Mobile-Only Content: This information applies only to the Desktop, Console, and Mobile versions of Terraria.
For Old-gen console version Old-gen console differences, see Legacy:Ruler.
Ruler
  • Ruler item sprite
Autoswing
Stack digit 1.png
Statistics
Type
Weapon
Damage12 (Melee)
Knockback0.5 (Extremely weak)
Critical chance4%
Use time20 (Very fast)
Velocity4.8 (effective)
RarityRarity level: 1
Buy10 SC
Sell2 SC
Research1 required
Projectile created
  • Ruler
    Ruler
Sounds
Use
  • Internal Item ID: 486 (Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
  • Internal Projectile ID: 842
Using the Ruler to attack a Target Dummy.
See also: Toggles § Ruler

The Ruler is an autoswinging shortsword purchased from the Goblin Tinkerer for 10 SC.

Its best modifier is Legendary.

Notes

  • The Ruler swings in bursts of four, meaning that even if the player stops attacking, it will continue swinging until its burst is done. Likewise, trying to swing the Ruler once is impossible, and attempting to do so will result in four swings instead.
  • Despite having a swing rate of 12 per second, the Ruler can only hit the target 6 times per second.

Tips

  • The Ruler is the only autoswinging shortsword in the game. This along with its high use speed and gold-equivalent damage gives it the highest DPS of any shortsword. Despite this, the player will almost invariably secure much better weapons by the time the Goblin Tinkerer becomes available, and as such it remains obsolete.

History

  • Desktop 1.4.0.1:
    • No longer functions as a informational accessory.
    • Now is a weapon and deals melee damage.
    • Buy price reduced from 1 GC to 10 SC.
    • Sell price reduced from 33 SC to 2 SC.
  • Desktop 1.3.1:
    • Sprite updated.
    • Now used to craft The Grand Design.
  • Console 1.0.1372.5:
    • Sprite updated to match Desktop 1.3.1.
    • Now used to craft The Grand Design.
  • Switch 1.0.895.9:
    • Sprite updated to match Desktop 1.3.1.
    • Now used to craft The Grand Design.
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