// weapon comparison
Ammo Box vs Scorpion Cage
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Ammo Box
Melee
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Scorpion Cage
Melee
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Ammo Box | Scorpion Cage |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 45 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 6 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 0 |
| Sells for | 80 | 80 |
When to use which
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Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Ammo Box or Scorpion Cage? +
Ammo Box averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Scorpion Cage averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Are Ammo Box and Scorpion Cage from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.