// weapon comparison
Cursed Flames vs Medusa Head
Magic weapons · early-hardmode tier
Cursed Flames
Magic
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 229
DPS without crit: 220
Medusa Head
Magic
DPS with crit: 125
DPS without crit: 120
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Cursed Flames | Medusa Head |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 55 | 40 |
| Use time | 15 ticks | 20 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).
- You prefer faster use time (15 ticks vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Cursed Flames wins by 104 DPS.
Pick Medusa Head if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cursed Flames or Medusa Head? +
Cursed Flames averages 228.8 DPS with crit. Medusa Head averages 124.8 DPS with crit. Cursed Flames is ahead by 104.0 DPS.
Are Cursed Flames and Medusa Head from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.