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Cobalt Naginata vs Drippler Crippler

Melee weapons · early-hardmode tier

The verdict

With crit factored in, Cobalt Naginata puts out 98.1 DPS against 85.8 for Drippler Crippler — about 14% more damage per second. Base hits are Cobalt Naginata 44 vs Drippler Crippler 55, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.

Cobalt Naginata swings faster at a 28-tick use time versus 40, 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, Drippler Crippler hits with more knockback (6.5 vs 4), 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
StatCobalt NaginataDrippler Crippler
Damage4455
Use time28 ticks40 ticks
Crit chance4%4%
Knockback46.5
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed4.315.9
Sells for 90 80

When to use which

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Pick Cobalt Naginata if…
  • You prefer faster use time (28 ticks vs 40).
  • Pure DPS matters most — Cobalt Naginata wins by 12.3 DPS.
Pick Drippler Crippler if…
  • You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 44).

Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Cobalt Naginata or Drippler Crippler? +

Cobalt Naginata averages 98.1 DPS with crit. Drippler Crippler averages 85.8 DPS with crit. Cobalt Naginata is ahead by 12.3 DPS.

Is Cobalt Naginata or Drippler Crippler faster to use? +

Cobalt Naginata has the shorter 28-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Drippler Crippler at 40 ticks.

Do Cobalt Naginata and Drippler Crippler use the same class build? +

Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.

Are Cobalt Naginata and Drippler Crippler from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.