// weapon comparison
Cutlass vs Drippler Crippler
Melee weapons · early-hardmode tier
Cutlass
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 207
DPS without crit: 199
Drippler Crippler
Melee
DPS with crit: 85.8
DPS without crit: 82.5
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Cutlass | Drippler Crippler |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 53 | 55 |
| Use time | 16 ticks | 40 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 15.9 |
| Sells for | 3 60 | 80 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Cutlass if…
- You prefer faster use time (16 ticks vs 40).
- Pure DPS matters most — Cutlass wins by 121 DPS.
Pick Drippler Crippler if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 53).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cutlass or Drippler Crippler? +
Cutlass averages 206.7 DPS with crit. Drippler Crippler averages 85.8 DPS with crit. Cutlass is ahead by 120.9 DPS.
Are Cutlass and Drippler Crippler from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.