Abigail's Flower vs Finch Staff
The verdict
With crit factored in, Finch Staff puts out 12.1 DPS against 10.4 for Abigail's Flower — about 17% more damage per second. Base hits are Abigail's Flower 6 vs Finch Staff 7, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Finch Staff hits with more knockback (4 vs 2), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Summon weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Abigail's Flower | Finch Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 6 | 7 |
| Use time | 36 ticks | 36 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 4 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 10 |
| Sells for | 10 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (7 vs 6).
- Pure DPS matters most — Finch Staff wins by 1.7 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Abigail's Flower or Finch Staff? +
Abigail's Flower averages 10.4 DPS with crit. Finch Staff averages 12.1 DPS with crit. Finch Staff is ahead by 1.7 DPS.
Is Abigail's Flower or Finch Staff faster to use? +
Both share the same 36-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Abigail's Flower and Finch Staff use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Summon weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Abigail's Flower and Finch Staff from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.