Mechanical Lens

    

PC/Console/Mobile/tModLoader/tModLoader 1.3-Legacy-Only Content: This information applies only to the PC, Console, Mobile, tModLoader, and tModLoader Legacy versions of Terraria.

Mechanical Lens

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Statistics

Type	AccessoryCrafting material
Tooltip	Grants improved wire vision
Rarity	03*
Buy	1
Sell	20
Research	1 required

• Internal Item ID: 3619

Not to be confused with Mechanical Eye.

The Mechanical Lens is an informational accessory which will reveal placed wire. Each color of wire can be shown at maximum brightness, regular, or faded, which is configurable on the left side of the screen. It is purchased from the Mechanic for 1.

Crafting

Used in

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
only: The Grand Design	Multicolor Wrench Mechanical Lens Mechanical Ruler Wire60	Tinkerer's Workshop
only: The Grand Design	Multicolor Wrench Mechanical Lens Ruler Wire60

Notes

• Unlike most accessories, informational accessories such as the Mechanical Lens do not need to be equipped in an accessory slot. The Mechanical Lens may be carried in the player's inventory without loss of functionality, unless equipped to a social slot. Additionally, the info it provides will be shared with nearby players of the same team in multiplayer. Keep in mind modifiers will no longer apply to the player when not equipped.
• Having a Mechanical Lens in your inventory while exploring the Dungeon, Jungle Temple, or deep underground caverns will reveal wires and show you where dangerous traps are located. Carrying a Wire Cutter will allow you to disable the traps. The Grand Design will combine these features.

History

 PC version

• Desktop 1.4.4: Now requires a Mechanical Ruler for crafting.

• Desktop 1.3.1: Introduced.

 Console version

• Console 1.4.4: Now requires a Mechanical Ruler for crafting.

• Console 1.0.1372.5: Introduced.

 Nintendo Switch version

• Switch 1.4.4: Now requires a Mechanical Ruler for crafting.

• Switch 1.0.895.9: Introduced.

 Mobile version

• Mobile 1.4.4: Now requires a Mechanical Ruler for crafting.

• Mobile 1.4.0.5.0: Introduced.