// weapon comparison
Eternia Crystal vs Sticky Grenade
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Eternia Crystal
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 296
DPS without crit: 285
Sticky Grenade
Melee
DPS with crit: 96.0
DPS without crit: 80.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Eternia Crystal | Sticky Grenade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 95 | 60 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 45 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 1 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 11 | 5.5 |
| Sells for | 20 | 15 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Eternia Crystal if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (95 vs 60).
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 45).
- Pure DPS matters most — Eternia Crystal wins by 200 DPS.
Pick Sticky Grenade if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Eternia Crystal).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Eternia Crystal or Sticky Grenade? +
Eternia Crystal averages 296.4 DPS with crit. Sticky Grenade averages 96.0 DPS with crit. Eternia Crystal is ahead by 200.4 DPS.
Are Eternia Crystal and Sticky Grenade from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.