// weapon comparison
Cursed Flames vs Item Frame
Magic weapons · early-hardmode tier
Cursed Flames
Magic
DPS with crit: 229
DPS without crit: 220
Item Frame
Magic
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 250
DPS without crit: 240
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Cursed Flames | Item Frame |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Item Frame if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 15).
- Pure DPS matters most — Item Frame wins by 20.8 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cursed Flames or Item Frame? +
Cursed Flames averages 228.8 DPS with crit. Item Frame averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Item Frame is ahead by 20.8 DPS.
Are Cursed Flames and Item Frame from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.