Terra Codex
// the open codex of terraria
// weapon comparison

Blue String vs Orange String

Melee weapons · lunar tier
Blue String
Blue String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Orange String
Orange String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatBlue StringOrange String
Damage190190
Use time25 ticks25 ticks
Crit chance10%10%
Knockback6.56.5
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed1616
Sells for 2 2

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Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Blue String or Orange String? +

Blue String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Orange String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.

Are Blue String and Orange String from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.