// weapon comparison
Drippler Crippler vs Seaweed Planter
Melee weapons · early-hardmode tier
Drippler Crippler
Melee
DPS with crit: 85.8
DPS without crit: 82.5
Seaweed Planter
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 504
DPS without crit: 420
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Drippler Crippler | Seaweed Planter |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 55 | 70 |
| Use time | 40 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 7 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 15.9 | 20 |
| Sells for | 80 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Drippler Crippler if…
Pick Seaweed Planter if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (70 vs 55).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 40).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Drippler Crippler).
- Pure DPS matters most — Seaweed Planter wins by 418 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Drippler Crippler or Seaweed Planter? +
Drippler Crippler averages 85.8 DPS with crit. Seaweed Planter averages 504.0 DPS with crit. Seaweed Planter is ahead by 418.2 DPS.
Are Drippler Crippler and Seaweed Planter from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.