// weapon comparison
Adamantite Sword vs Beam Sword
Melee weapons · early-hardmode tier
Adamantite Sword
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 181
DPS without crit: 174
Beam Sword
Melee
DPS with crit: 92.7
DPS without crit: 89.1
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Adamantite Sword | Beam Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 61 | 52 |
| Use time | 21 ticks | 35 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 11 |
| Sells for | 2 76 | 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Adamantite Sword if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (61 vs 52).
- You prefer faster use time (21 ticks vs 35).
- Pure DPS matters most — Adamantite Sword wins by 88.5 DPS.
Pick Beam Sword if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Adamantite Sword or Beam Sword? +
Adamantite Sword averages 181.3 DPS with crit. Beam Sword averages 92.7 DPS with crit. Adamantite Sword is ahead by 88.5 DPS.
Are Adamantite Sword and Beam Sword from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.