// weapon comparison
Cutlass vs Seaweed Planter
Melee weapons · early-hardmode tier
Cutlass
Melee
DPS with crit: 207
DPS without crit: 199
Seaweed Planter
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 504
DPS without crit: 420
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Cutlass | Seaweed Planter |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 53 | 70 |
| Use time | 16 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 4 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 7 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 20 |
| Sells for | 3 60 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Cutlass if…
Pick Seaweed Planter if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (70 vs 53).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 16).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Cutlass).
- Pure DPS matters most — Seaweed Planter wins by 297 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cutlass or Seaweed Planter? +
Cutlass averages 206.7 DPS with crit. Seaweed Planter averages 504.0 DPS with crit. Seaweed Planter is ahead by 297.3 DPS.
Are Cutlass and Seaweed Planter from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.