// weapon comparison
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner vs Flamarang
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Flamarang
Melee
DPS with crit: 153
DPS without crit: 147
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Etherian Lightning Bug Banner | Flamarang |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 49 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 7 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 42 | 14 |
| Sells for | 2 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Etherian Lightning Bug Banner if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Etherian Lightning Bug Banner wins by 128 DPS.
Pick Flamarang if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (49 vs 45).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Etherian Lightning Bug Banner or Flamarang? +
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Flamarang averages 152.9 DPS with crit. Etherian Lightning Bug Banner is ahead by 127.9 DPS.
Are Etherian Lightning Bug Banner and Flamarang from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.