// weapon comparison
Black Scorpion Cage vs Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Black Scorpion Cage
Melee
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar
Melee
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Black Scorpion Cage | Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 45 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 6 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 0 |
| Sells for | 80 | 80 |
When to use which
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Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Black Scorpion Cage or Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar? +
Black Scorpion Cage averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Are Black Scorpion Cage and Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.