// weapon comparison
Black Scorpion Cage vs Daedalus Stormbow
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Black Scorpion Cage
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Daedalus Stormbow
Melee
DPS with crit: 125
DPS without crit: 120
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Black Scorpion Cage | Daedalus Stormbow |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 38 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 19 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 2.25 |
| Defense | 0 | 8 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 40 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 12.5 |
| Sells for | 80 | 1 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Black Scorpion Cage if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (45 vs 38).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 19).
- Pure DPS matters most — Black Scorpion Cage wins by 156 DPS.
Pick Daedalus Stormbow if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Black Scorpion Cage or Daedalus Stormbow? +
Black Scorpion Cage averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Daedalus Stormbow averages 124.8 DPS with crit. Black Scorpion Cage is ahead by 156.0 DPS.
Are Black Scorpion Cage and Daedalus Stormbow from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.