// weapon comparison
Daedalus Stormbow vs Scorpion Cage
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Daedalus Stormbow
Melee
DPS with crit: 125
DPS without crit: 120
Scorpion Cage
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Daedalus Stormbow | Scorpion Cage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Scorpion Cage if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (45 vs 38).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 19).
- Pure DPS matters most — Scorpion Cage wins by 156 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Daedalus Stormbow or Scorpion Cage? +
Daedalus Stormbow averages 124.8 DPS with crit. Scorpion Cage averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Scorpion Cage is ahead by 156.0 DPS.
Are Daedalus Stormbow and Scorpion Cage from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.