// weapon comparison
Black Scorpion Cage vs Scorpion Cage
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Black Scorpion Cage
Melee
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Scorpion Cage
Melee
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Black Scorpion Cage | Scorpion Cage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Scorpion Cage? +
Black Scorpion Cage averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Scorpion Cage averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Are Black Scorpion Cage and Scorpion Cage from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.