Desert Tiger Staff vs Stardust Dragon Staff
The verdict
With crit factored in, Desert Tiger Staff puts out 71.1 DPS against 69.3 for Stardust Dragon Staff — about 2% more damage per second. Base hits are Desert Tiger Staff 41 vs Stardust Dragon Staff 40, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Desert Tiger Staff hits with more knockback (4 vs 2), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Summon 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 | Desert Tiger Staff | Stardust Dragon Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 41 | 40 |
| Use time | 36 ticks | 36 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 10 |
| Sells for | 4 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (41 vs 40).
- Pure DPS matters most — Desert Tiger Staff wins by 1.7 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Desert Tiger Staff or Stardust Dragon Staff? +
Desert Tiger Staff averages 71.1 DPS with crit. Stardust Dragon Staff averages 69.3 DPS with crit. Desert Tiger Staff is ahead by 1.7 DPS.
Is Desert Tiger Staff or Stardust Dragon Staff faster to use? +
Both share the same 36-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Desert Tiger Staff and Stardust Dragon Staff use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Summon weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Desert Tiger Staff and Stardust Dragon Staff from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.