Cursed Arrow vs Molten Fury
The verdict
With crit factored in, Molten Fury puts out 87.9 DPS against 0.0 for Cursed Arrow. Base hits are Cursed Arrow 17 vs Molten Fury 31, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Cursed Arrow hits with more knockback (3 vs 2), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Ranged 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 | Cursed Arrow | Molten Fury |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 17 | 31 |
| Use time | 0 ticks | 22 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 3 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 4 | 8 |
| Sells for | 8 | 54 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (31 vs 17).
- Pure DPS matters most — Molten Fury wins by 87.9 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cursed Arrow or Molten Fury? +
Cursed Arrow averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Molten Fury averages 87.9 DPS with crit. Molten Fury is ahead by 87.9 DPS.
Is Cursed Arrow or Molten Fury faster to use? +
Both share the same 0-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Cursed Arrow and Molten Fury use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Cursed Arrow and Molten Fury from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.