// weapon comparison
Anchor vs Gender Change Potion
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Anchor
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 252
DPS without crit: 210
Gender Change Potion
Melee
DPS with crit: 184
DPS without crit: 176
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Anchor | Gender Change Potion |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 70 | 50 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 17 ticks |
| Crit chance | 20% | 4% |
| Knockback | 8 | 4.5 |
| Defense | 7 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 9 |
| Shoot speed | 20 | 10 |
| Sells for | 1 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Anchor if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (70 vs 50).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Gender Change Potion).
- Pure DPS matters most — Anchor wins by 68.5 DPS.
Pick Gender Change Potion if…
- You prefer faster use time (17 ticks vs 20).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Anchor or Gender Change Potion? +
Anchor averages 252.0 DPS with crit. Gender Change Potion averages 183.5 DPS with crit. Anchor is ahead by 68.5 DPS.
Are Anchor and Gender Change Potion from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.