// weapon comparison

Cutlass vs Drippler Crippler

Melee weapons · early-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatCutlassDrippler Crippler
Damage5355
Use time16 ticks40 ticks
Crit chance4%4%
Knockback46.5
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed015.9
Sells for 3 60 80

When to use which

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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.