// weapon comparison
Drippler Crippler vs Rainbow Phasesaber
Melee weapons · early-hardmode tier
Drippler Crippler
Melee
DPS with crit: 85.8
DPS without crit: 82.5
Rainbow Phasesaber
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 195
DPS without crit: 188
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Drippler Crippler | Rainbow Phasesaber |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 55 | 50 |
| Use time | 40 ticks | 16 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 15.9 | 14 |
| Sells for | 80 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Drippler Crippler if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 50).
Pick Rainbow Phasesaber if…
- You prefer faster use time (16 ticks vs 40).
- Pure DPS matters most — Rainbow Phasesaber wins by 109 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Drippler Crippler or Rainbow Phasesaber? +
Drippler Crippler averages 85.8 DPS with crit. Rainbow Phasesaber averages 195.0 DPS with crit. Rainbow Phasesaber is ahead by 109.2 DPS.
Are Drippler Crippler and Rainbow Phasesaber from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.