Ruler

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This is the main page whose information applies to the Desktop, Console, and Mobile versions of Terraria.
For the differences of this information on Old-gen console, see Legacy:Ruler.
Ruler
  • Ruler item sprite
Autoswing
Stack digit 1.png
Statistics
Type
Damage12 (Melee)
Knockback0.5 (Extremely weak)
Critical chance4%
Use time20 (Very fast)
Velocity4.8 (effective)
RarityBlue (Rarity 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.

The Ruler is a pre-Hardmode shortsword purchased from the Goblin Tinkerer for 10 SC. It swings four times in quick succession per use, with slightly varying angles with each stab.

Its best modifier is Legendary.

Notes

  • Despite having a swing rate of 12 per second, the Ruler can only hit the target 6 times per second.

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.