// weapon comparison
Chlorophyte Dye vs Rainbow String
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Chlorophyte Dye
Melee
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Rainbow String
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Chlorophyte Dye | Rainbow String |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 100 | 190 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 25 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 10% |
| Knockback | 2 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 20 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 14 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 14 | 16 |
| Sells for | 30 | 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Chlorophyte Dye if…
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 25).
Pick Rainbow String if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (190 vs 100).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Chlorophyte Dye).
- Pure DPS matters most — Rainbow String wins by 190 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Chlorophyte Dye or Rainbow String? +
Chlorophyte Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Rainbow String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Rainbow String is ahead by 189.6 DPS.
Are Chlorophyte Dye and Rainbow String from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.