// weapon comparison
Adamantite Glaive vs Drippler Crippler
Melee weapons · early-hardmode tier
Adamantite Glaive
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 122
DPS without crit: 118
Drippler Crippler
Melee
DPS with crit: 85.8
DPS without crit: 82.5
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Adamantite Glaive | Drippler Crippler |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 49 | 55 |
| Use time | 25 ticks | 40 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 5 | 15.9 |
| Sells for | 1 80 | 80 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Adamantite Glaive if…
- You prefer faster use time (25 ticks vs 40).
- Pure DPS matters most — Adamantite Glaive wins by 36.5 DPS.
Pick Drippler Crippler if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 49).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Adamantite Glaive or Drippler Crippler? +
Adamantite Glaive averages 122.3 DPS with crit. Drippler Crippler averages 85.8 DPS with crit. Adamantite Glaive is ahead by 36.5 DPS.
Are Adamantite Glaive and Drippler Crippler from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.