// weapon comparison
Black Scorpion Cage vs Flying Knife
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Black Scorpion Cage
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Flying Knife
Melee
DPS with crit: 166
DPS without crit: 160
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Black Scorpion Cage | Flying Knife |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 40 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 15 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 4.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 8 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 40 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 17 |
| 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 40).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 15).
- Pure DPS matters most — Black Scorpion Cage wins by 114 DPS.
Pick Flying Knife if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Black Scorpion Cage or Flying Knife? +
Black Scorpion Cage averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Flying Knife averages 166.4 DPS with crit. Black Scorpion Cage is ahead by 114.4 DPS.
Are Black Scorpion Cage and Flying Knife from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.