// weapon comparison
Crimsandstone Block vs Cursed Flames
Magic weapons · early-hardmode tier
Crimsandstone Block
Magic
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 250
DPS without crit: 240
Cursed Flames
Magic
DPS with crit: 229
DPS without crit: 220
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Crimsandstone Block | Cursed Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 40 | 55 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 15 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 5 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 15 | 9 |
| Shoot speed | 1 | 10 |
| Sells for | 80 | 80 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Crimsandstone Block if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 15).
- Pure DPS matters most — Crimsandstone Block wins by 20.8 DPS.
Pick Cursed Flames if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 40).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Crimsandstone Block or Cursed Flames? +
Crimsandstone Block averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Cursed Flames averages 228.8 DPS with crit. Crimsandstone Block is ahead by 20.8 DPS.
Are Crimsandstone Block and Cursed Flames from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.