// weapon comparison
Beam Sword vs Drippler Crippler
Melee weapons · early-hardmode tier
Beam Sword
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 92.7
DPS without crit: 89.1
Drippler Crippler
Melee
DPS with crit: 85.8
DPS without crit: 82.5
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Beam Sword | Drippler Crippler |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 52 | 55 |
| Use time | 35 ticks | 40 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 11 | 15.9 |
| Sells for | 60 | 80 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Beam Sword if…
- You prefer faster use time (35 ticks vs 40).
- Pure DPS matters most — Beam Sword wins by 6.9 DPS.
Pick Drippler Crippler if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 52).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Beam Sword or Drippler Crippler? +
Beam Sword averages 92.7 DPS with crit. Drippler Crippler averages 85.8 DPS with crit. Beam Sword is ahead by 6.9 DPS.
Are Beam Sword and Drippler Crippler from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.