Cutlass vs Mythril Halberd
The verdict
With crit factored in, Cutlass puts out 206.7 DPS against 108.0 for Mythril Halberd — about 91% more damage per second. Base hits are Cutlass 53 vs Mythril Halberd 45, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Cutlass swings faster at a 16-tick use time versus 26, so it lands on-hit debuffs like ichor, procs set bonuses, and reapplies knockback more often — an edge the flat DPS figure understates.
For crowd control, Mythril Halberd hits with more knockback (5 vs 4), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Melee weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Cutlass | Mythril Halberd |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 53 | 45 |
| Use time | 16 ticks | 26 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 4.5 |
| Sells for | 3 60 | 1 35 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (53 vs 45).
- You prefer faster use time (16 ticks vs 26).
- Pure DPS matters most — Cutlass wins by 98.7 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cutlass or Mythril Halberd? +
Cutlass averages 206.7 DPS with crit. Mythril Halberd averages 108.0 DPS with crit. Cutlass is ahead by 98.7 DPS.
Is Cutlass or Mythril Halberd faster to use? +
Cutlass has the shorter 16-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Mythril Halberd at 26 ticks.
Do Cutlass and Mythril Halberd use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Cutlass and Mythril Halberd from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.