// weapon comparison
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner vs Gender Change Potion
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Gender Change Potion
Melee
DPS with crit: 184
DPS without crit: 176
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Etherian Lightning Bug Banner | Gender Change Potion |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 50 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 17 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 7 | 4.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 9 |
| Shoot speed | 42 | 10 |
| 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 17).
- Pure DPS matters most — Etherian Lightning Bug Banner wins by 97.3 DPS.
Pick Gender Change Potion if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (50 vs 45).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Etherian Lightning Bug Banner or Gender Change Potion? +
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Gender Change Potion averages 183.5 DPS with crit. Etherian Lightning Bug Banner is ahead by 97.3 DPS.
Are Etherian Lightning Bug Banner and Gender Change Potion from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.