// weapon comparison
Detonator vs Unicorn Wisp Dye
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Detonator
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 936
DPS without crit: 900
Unicorn Wisp Dye
Melee
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Detonator | Unicorn Wisp Dye |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 150 | 100 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 20 |
| Mana cost | 12 | 14 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 14 |
| Sells for | 4 | 30 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Detonator if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (150 vs 100).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Detonator wins by 624 DPS.
Pick Unicorn Wisp Dye if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Detonator or Unicorn Wisp Dye? +
Detonator averages 936.0 DPS with crit. Unicorn Wisp Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Detonator is ahead by 624.0 DPS.
Are Detonator and Unicorn Wisp Dye from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.