Cobalt Sword vs Cutlass
The verdict
With crit factored in, Cutlass puts out 206.7 DPS against 131.4 for Cobalt Sword — about 57% more damage per second. Base hits are Cobalt Sword 40 vs Cutlass 53, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Cutlass swings faster at a 16-tick use time versus 19, 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, Cobalt Sword hits with more knockback (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| Stat | Cobalt Sword | Cutlass |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 40 | 53 |
| Use time | 19 ticks | 16 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5 | 4 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 0 |
| Sells for | 1 38 | 3 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (53 vs 40).
- You prefer faster use time (16 ticks vs 19).
- Pure DPS matters most — Cutlass wins by 75.3 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cobalt Sword or Cutlass? +
Cobalt Sword averages 131.4 DPS with crit. Cutlass averages 206.7 DPS with crit. Cutlass is ahead by 75.3 DPS.
Is Cobalt Sword or Cutlass faster to use? +
Cutlass has the shorter 16-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Cobalt Sword at 19 ticks.
Do Cobalt Sword and Cutlass use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Cobalt Sword and Cutlass from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.