// weapon comparison
Eternia Crystal vs Rainbow String
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Eternia Crystal
Melee
DPS with crit: 296
DPS without crit: 285
Rainbow String
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Eternia Crystal | Rainbow String |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 95 | 190 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 25 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 10% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 11 | 16 |
| Sells for | 20 | 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Eternia Crystal if…
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 25).
Pick Rainbow String if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (190 vs 95).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Eternia Crystal).
- Pure DPS matters most — Rainbow String wins by 205 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Eternia Crystal or Rainbow String? +
Eternia Crystal averages 296.4 DPS with crit. Rainbow String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Rainbow String is ahead by 205.2 DPS.
Are Eternia Crystal and Rainbow String from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.