// weapon comparison
Cursed Flames vs Wand of Frosting
Magic weapons · early-hardmode tier
Cursed Flames
Magic
DPS with crit: 229
DPS without crit: 220
Wand of Frosting
Magic
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 277
DPS without crit: 252
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Cursed Flames | Wand of Frosting |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 55 | 42 |
| Use time | 15 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 10% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 0 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 9 | 6 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 12 |
| Sells for | 80 | 1 1 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Cursed Flames if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 42).
Pick Wand of Frosting if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 15).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Cursed Flames).
- Pure DPS matters most — Wand of Frosting wins by 48.4 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cursed Flames or Wand of Frosting? +
Cursed Flames averages 228.8 DPS with crit. Wand of Frosting averages 277.2 DPS with crit. Wand of Frosting is ahead by 48.4 DPS.
Are Cursed Flames and Wand of Frosting from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.