// weapon comparison
Anchor vs Unicorn Wisp Dye
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Anchor
Melee
DPS with crit: 252
DPS without crit: 210
Unicorn Wisp Dye
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Anchor | Unicorn Wisp Dye |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 70 | 100 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 20% | 4% |
| Knockback | 8 | 2 |
| Defense | 7 | 20 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 14 |
| Shoot speed | 20 | 14 |
| Sells for | 1 | 30 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Anchor if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Unicorn Wisp Dye).
Pick Unicorn Wisp Dye if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 70).
- Pure DPS matters most — Unicorn Wisp Dye wins by 60.0 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Anchor or Unicorn Wisp Dye? +
Anchor averages 252.0 DPS with crit. Unicorn Wisp Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Unicorn Wisp Dye is ahead by 60.0 DPS.
Are Anchor and Unicorn Wisp Dye from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.