// weapon comparison
Ammo Box vs Flying Knife
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Ammo Box
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Flying Knife
Melee
DPS with crit: 166
DPS without crit: 160
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Ammo Box | Flying Knife |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 40 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 15 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 4.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 8 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 40 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 17 |
| Sells for | 80 | 1 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Ammo Box if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (45 vs 40).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 15).
- Pure DPS matters most — Ammo Box wins by 114 DPS.
Pick Flying Knife if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Ammo Box or Flying Knife? +
Ammo Box averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Flying Knife averages 166.4 DPS with crit. Ammo Box is ahead by 114.4 DPS.
Are Ammo Box and Flying Knife from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.