Cactus Sword vs Iron Broadsword
The verdict
With crit factored in, Iron Broadsword puts out 37.4 DPS against 20.8 for Cactus Sword — about 80% more damage per second. Base hits are Cactus Sword 10 vs Iron Broadsword 12, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Iron Broadsword swings faster at a 20-tick use time versus 30, so it lands on-hit debuffs like ichor, procs set bonuses, and reapplies knockback more often — an edge the flat DPS figure understates.
For crowd control, Iron Broadsword hits with more knockback (5.5 vs 4.5), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Melee weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Cactus Sword | Iron Broadsword |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 10 | 12 |
| Use time | 30 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 0 |
| Sells for | 3 60 | 3 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (12 vs 10).
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 30).
- Pure DPS matters most — Iron Broadsword wins by 16.6 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cactus Sword or Iron Broadsword? +
Cactus Sword averages 20.8 DPS with crit. Iron Broadsword averages 37.4 DPS with crit. Iron Broadsword is ahead by 16.6 DPS.
Is Cactus Sword or Iron Broadsword faster to use? +
Iron Broadsword has the shorter 20-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Cactus Sword at 30 ticks.
Do Cactus Sword and Iron Broadsword use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Cactus Sword and Iron Broadsword from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the unranked tier.