// weapon comparison
Chlorophyte Dye vs Gender Change Potion
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Chlorophyte Dye
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Gender Change Potion
Melee
DPS with crit: 184
DPS without crit: 176
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Chlorophyte Dye | Gender Change Potion |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 100 | 50 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 17 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 4.5 |
| Defense | 20 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 14 | 9 |
| Shoot speed | 14 | 10 |
| Sells for | 30 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Chlorophyte Dye if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 50).
- Pure DPS matters most — Chlorophyte Dye wins by 128 DPS.
Pick Gender Change Potion if…
- You prefer faster use time (17 ticks vs 20).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Chlorophyte Dye or Gender Change Potion? +
Chlorophyte Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Gender Change Potion averages 183.5 DPS with crit. Chlorophyte Dye is ahead by 128.5 DPS.
Are Chlorophyte Dye and Gender Change Potion from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.