Adamantite Sword vs Cobalt Sword
The verdict
With crit factored in, Adamantite Sword puts out 181.3 DPS against 131.4 for Cobalt Sword — about 38% more damage per second. Base hits are Adamantite Sword 61 vs Cobalt Sword 40, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Cobalt Sword swings faster at a 19-tick use time versus 21, 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 5), 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 Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 61 | 40 |
| Use time | 21 ticks | 19 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 0 |
| Sells for | 2 76 | 1 38 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (61 vs 40).
- Pure DPS matters most — Adamantite Sword wins by 49.9 DPS.
- You prefer faster use time (19 ticks vs 21).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Adamantite Sword or Cobalt Sword? +
Adamantite Sword averages 181.3 DPS with crit. Cobalt Sword averages 131.4 DPS with crit. Adamantite Sword is ahead by 49.9 DPS.
Is Adamantite Sword or Cobalt Sword faster to use? +
Cobalt Sword has the shorter 19-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Adamantite Sword at 21 ticks.
Do Adamantite Sword and Cobalt Sword use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Adamantite Sword and Cobalt Sword from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.