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