Cutlass vs Mythril Sword
The verdict
With crit factored in, Cutlass puts out 206.7 DPS against 156.0 for Mythril Sword — about 33% more damage per second. Base hits are Cutlass 53 vs Mythril Sword 50, 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 20, 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 Sword hits with more knockback (6 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 Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 53 | 50 |
| Use time | 16 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 6 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 0 |
| Sells for | 3 60 | 2 7 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (53 vs 50).
- You prefer faster use time (16 ticks vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Cutlass wins by 50.7 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cutlass or Mythril Sword? +
Cutlass averages 206.7 DPS with crit. Mythril Sword averages 156.0 DPS with crit. Cutlass is ahead by 50.7 DPS.
Is Cutlass or Mythril Sword faster to use? +
Cutlass has the shorter 16-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Mythril Sword at 20 ticks.
Do Cutlass and Mythril Sword use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Cutlass and Mythril Sword from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.