Cutlass vs Pink Phasesaber
The verdict
With crit factored in, Cutlass puts out 206.7 DPS against 195.0 for Pink Phasesaber — about 6% more damage per second. Base hits are Cutlass 53 vs Pink Phasesaber 50, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Cutlass hits with more knockback (4 vs 3), 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 | Pink Phasesaber |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 53 | 50 |
| Use time | 16 ticks | 16 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 14 |
| Sells for | 3 60 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (53 vs 50).
- Pure DPS matters most — Cutlass wins by 11.7 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cutlass or Pink Phasesaber? +
Cutlass averages 206.7 DPS with crit. Pink Phasesaber averages 195.0 DPS with crit. Cutlass is ahead by 11.7 DPS.
Is Cutlass or Pink Phasesaber faster to use? +
Both share the same 16-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Cutlass and Pink Phasesaber use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Cutlass and Pink Phasesaber from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.