// weapon comparison
Black Scorpion Cage vs Putrid Scent
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Black Scorpion Cage
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Putrid Scent
Melee
DPS with crit: 112
DPS without crit: 108
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Black Scorpion Cage | Putrid Scent |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 43 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 24 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 40 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 15 |
| 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 43).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 24).
- Pure DPS matters most — Black Scorpion Cage wins by 169 DPS.
Pick Putrid Scent if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Black Scorpion Cage or Putrid Scent? +
Black Scorpion Cage averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Putrid Scent averages 111.8 DPS with crit. Black Scorpion Cage is ahead by 169.0 DPS.
Are Black Scorpion Cage and Putrid Scent from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.