Adamantite Sword vs Cobalt Naginata
The verdict
With crit factored in, Adamantite Sword puts out 181.3 DPS against 98.1 for Cobalt Naginata — about 85% more damage per second. Base hits are Adamantite Sword 61 vs Cobalt Naginata 44, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Adamantite Sword swings faster at a 21-tick use time versus 28, so it lands on-hit debuffs like ichor, procs set bonuses, and reapplies knockback more often — an edge the flat DPS figure understates.
For crowd control, Adamantite Sword hits with more knockback (6 vs 4), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Melee 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 | Adamantite Sword | Cobalt Naginata |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 61 | 44 |
| Use time | 21 ticks | 28 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 4 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 4.3 |
| Sells for | 2 76 | 90 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (61 vs 44).
- You prefer faster use time (21 ticks vs 28).
- Pure DPS matters most — Adamantite Sword wins by 83.2 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Adamantite Sword or Cobalt Naginata? +
Adamantite Sword averages 181.3 DPS with crit. Cobalt Naginata averages 98.1 DPS with crit. Adamantite Sword is ahead by 83.2 DPS.
Is Adamantite Sword or Cobalt Naginata faster to use? +
Adamantite Sword has the shorter 21-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Cobalt Naginata at 28 ticks.
Do Adamantite Sword and Cobalt Naginata use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Adamantite Sword and Cobalt Naginata from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.