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[[File:Ruins Pillar.png|thumb|300px|Pillar found in the Ruins.]]Some of the ground and pillars in the Ruins are made out of a special material that starts to glow when light is shined upon it during the Nightmare Phase. The [[Military]] and [[Sacred]] biomes are mostly covered in this material. Also somewhere in the ruins there's a labyrinth, filled with Dangling Depth Dwellers, [[Ornate Chests]] and dead ends. At the center of this labyrinth resides the Ancient Guardian, who most players will challenge to get its rare [[Guardian's Horn|Horn]].
 
[[File:Ruins Pillar.png|thumb|300px|Pillar found in the Ruins.]]Some of the ground and pillars in the Ruins are made out of a special material that starts to glow when light is shined upon it during the Nightmare Phase. The [[Military]] and [[Sacred]] biomes are mostly covered in this material. Also somewhere in the ruins there's a labyrinth, filled with Dangling Depth Dwellers, [[Ornate Chests]] and dead ends. At the center of this labyrinth resides the Ancient Guardian, who most players will challenge to get its rare [[Guardian's Horn|Horn]].
   
Unlike Caves, surface plants like [[Evergreens]], [[Saplings]]. [[Berry Bush]]es, [[Spiky Bush]]es, and [[Flower]]s are not found in Ruins. Although the player can still plant these in the ruins assuming the player brings these from the surface world. These plants can regenerate after a few days when harvested but not trees. The only plants that can  be found naturally in the ruins are [[Light Flower]]s, [[Cave Banana Trees]], [[Ferns]] and [[Lichen]]. Lichens are plants that can only be found in this level naturally. Blue Mushrooms can also be found in this level.
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Unlike Caves, surface plants like [[Evergreens]], [[Saplings]]. [[Berry Bush]]es, [[Spiky Bush]]es, and [[Flower]]s are not found in Ruins. Although the player can still plant these in the ruins assuming the player brings these from the surface world. These plants can regenerate after a few days when harvested but not trees. The only plants that can  be found naturally in the ruins are [[Light Flower]]s, [[Cave Banana Trees]], [[Ferns]] and [[Lichen]] (although lichen is technically not a plant). Lichens can only be found in this level naturally. Blue Mushrooms can also be found in this level.
 
[[File:Nightmare Statues.jpg|thumb|left|Statues and Nightmare Lights during the Nightmare Phase]]Objects found in the Ruins include [[Relics]], Ancient Statues, Nightmare Lights and the [[Ancient Pseudoscience Station]]. Relics can be attacked and destroyed for various loot while Ancient Statues can be mined to yield Thulecite and various [[:Category:Gems|Gems]]. Nightmare Lights can emit light and spawn Shadow Creatures depending on the Nightmare Cycle, while the Ancient Station will be used to craft some of the best items in the game, found in the [[Ancient Tab]]. Also in the wilds, there are [[Splumonkey Pod]]s and special [[Ponds]]. The ponds can be fished in to get [[Eel]]s.
 
[[File:Nightmare Statues.jpg|thumb|left|Statues and Nightmare Lights during the Nightmare Phase]]Objects found in the Ruins include [[Relics]], Ancient Statues, Nightmare Lights and the [[Ancient Pseudoscience Station]]. Relics can be attacked and destroyed for various loot while Ancient Statues can be mined to yield Thulecite and various [[:Category:Gems|Gems]]. Nightmare Lights can emit light and spawn Shadow Creatures depending on the Nightmare Cycle, while the Ancient Station will be used to craft some of the best items in the game, found in the [[Ancient Tab]]. Also in the wilds, there are [[Splumonkey Pod]]s and special [[Ponds]]. The ponds can be fished in to get [[Eel]]s.
   

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Glowing turf in the Ruins

A relic of an ancient civilization long dead the ravages of time.

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The Ruins are the last remnants of a forgotten civilization located on a level below Caves. They are generated as a new world upon entering them, just like caves. Ruins have their own theme, terrain, and biomes. Various unique creatures, plants, and other objects reside within.



Exploration

The ruins have six different biomes. These environments are the Abyss, Labyrinth, Military, Sacred, Village, and Wilds. The entrance to this second level exists in the form of Plugged Sinkholes made out of Thulecite found in the Caves level. Upon mining the plug, a hole will appear with a rope that leads down into the Ruins, just like the sinkhole on the surface leads into caves. It is always night in the Ruins, with no natural shafts of light from above. This means that without a source of light players will be vulnerable to attacks by Charlie, and Sanity will slowly decrease over time. Time continues to pass in the caves and the surface world, though. No Ruins Creatures will dwell in the caves level after the Thulecite Plug is mined, instead producing Batilisks like surface level sinkholes.

Ruinsmap

A fully shown Ruins map.

Each Ruins world begins with the player falling into small area surrounded by four massive pillars and four broken clockworks, with a rope hanging from above, which the player can use to return the first level. There is no natural shaft of light to greet the player unlike the entrance of Caves, so it's recommended to equip a light-emitting item before going in the Ruins, like a Miner Hat or a Lantern. As the Ruins are explored, the map will show new icons and terrain specific to the Ruins, as pictured on the right. 

Additionally, Earthquakes will happen in the Ruins, dropping the same minerals as in the caves. Without mineral eating mobs like Rock Lobsters and Slurtles to eat them, though, the rocks will amass over time, potentially causing lag if there are too many around.

Nightmare Cycle

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The Ruins exist in a state of flux called the Nightmare Cycle, which can be measured by the Thulecite Medallion.  As the magical state becomes more intense, the likelihood of earthquakes increases. Its current state will affect the state of objects within it.  Nightmare Lights will begin to open up, the Runic Turf will glow red, and Ancient Statues will have a horrified look while Nightmare Fuel drips from their mouths and eyes. Shadow Creatures can attack the player regardless of their sanity level during the most intense stage. This is a great way to collect Nightmare Fuel, but is a bit overwhelming at an early stage in the game. The runes on the ground do not provide a light source despite glowing brightly.

Creatures

In addition to Depth Worms (which are somewhat more frequent here) and Shadow Creatures, the following creatures reside only in the ruins :

Slurper

A Slurper.

Friendly damaged Clockwork Monsters can also follow the player in the other levels if the player decides to leave the Ruins while they're following.

Features

File:Ruins Pillar.png

Pillar found in the Ruins.

Some of the ground and pillars in the Ruins are made out of a special material that starts to glow when light is shined upon it during the Nightmare Phase. The Military and Sacred biomes are mostly covered in this material. Also somewhere in the ruins there's a labyrinth, filled with Dangling Depth Dwellers, Ornate Chests and dead ends. At the center of this labyrinth resides the Ancient Guardian, who most players will challenge to get its rare Horn.

Unlike Caves, surface plants like Evergreens, SaplingsBerry BushesSpiky Bushes, and Flowers are not found in Ruins. Although the player can still plant these in the ruins assuming the player brings these from the surface world. These plants can regenerate after a few days when harvested but not trees. The only plants that can  be found naturally in the ruins are Light Flowers, Cave Banana TreesFerns and Lichen (although lichen is technically not a plant). Lichens can only be found in this level naturally. Blue Mushrooms can also be found in this level.

Nightmare Statues

Statues and Nightmare Lights during the Nightmare Phase

Objects found in the Ruins include Relics, Ancient Statues, Nightmare Lights and the Ancient Pseudoscience Station. Relics can be attacked and destroyed for various loot while Ancient Statues can be mined to yield Thulecite and various Gems. Nightmare Lights can emit light and spawn Shadow Creatures depending on the Nightmare Cycle, while the Ancient Station will be used to craft some of the best items in the game, found in the Ancient Tab. Also in the wilds, there are Splumonkey Pods and special Ponds. The ponds can be fished in to get Eels.

Within the entrance of the Ruins, corpses of the Chess Monsters can be found. When destroyed, they yield 1 Frazzled Wires, as well as potentially Gears and other trinkets.

Placeholder Trivia

  • The Ruins were introduced in The Stuff of Nightmares.
  • Since the release of the Ruins had to be pushed back, the Slurper was made able to spawn in regular caves until the Stuff of Nightmares update, which made the Slurper a ruins-only creature, as intended.
  • According to Maxwell, the over-use of fuel from Nightmare Lights led to the downfall of the civilization that once lived in the Ruins.