// weapon comparison
Chlorophyte Dye vs Detonator
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Chlorophyte Dye
Melee
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Detonator
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 936
DPS without crit: 900
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Chlorophyte Dye | Detonator |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 100 | 150 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 5 |
| Defense | 20 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 14 | 12 |
| Shoot speed | 14 | 10 |
| Sells for | 30 | 4 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Chlorophyte Dye if…
Pick Detonator if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (150 vs 100).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Detonator wins by 624 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Chlorophyte Dye or Detonator? +
Chlorophyte Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Detonator averages 936.0 DPS with crit. Detonator is ahead by 624.0 DPS.
Are Chlorophyte Dye and Detonator from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.