// weapon comparison
Daedalus Stormbow vs Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Daedalus Stormbow
Melee
DPS with crit: 125
DPS without crit: 120
Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Daedalus Stormbow | Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 38 | 45 |
| Use time | 19 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2.25 | 6 |
| Defense | 8 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 40 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 12.5 | 0 |
| Sells for | 1 60 | 80 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Daedalus Stormbow if…
Pick Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (45 vs 38).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 19).
- Pure DPS matters most — Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar wins by 156 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Daedalus Stormbow or Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar? +
Daedalus Stormbow averages 124.8 DPS with crit. Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar is ahead by 156.0 DPS.
Are Daedalus Stormbow and Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.