// weapon comparison
Adamantite Sword vs Drippler Crippler
Melee weapons · early-hardmode tier
Adamantite Sword
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 181
DPS without crit: 174
Drippler Crippler
Melee
DPS with crit: 85.8
DPS without crit: 82.5
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Adamantite Sword | Drippler Crippler |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 61 | 55 |
| Use time | 21 ticks | 40 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 15.9 |
| Sells for | 2 76 | 80 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Adamantite Sword if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (61 vs 55).
- You prefer faster use time (21 ticks vs 40).
- Pure DPS matters most — Adamantite Sword wins by 95.5 DPS.
Pick Drippler Crippler if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Adamantite Sword or Drippler Crippler? +
Adamantite Sword averages 181.3 DPS with crit. Drippler Crippler averages 85.8 DPS with crit. Adamantite Sword is ahead by 95.5 DPS.
Are Adamantite Sword and Drippler Crippler from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.