// weapon comparison
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner vs King Slime Mask
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner
Melee
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
King Slime Mask
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 720
DPS without crit: 600
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Etherian Lightning Bug Banner | King Slime Mask |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 70 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 7 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 7 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 7 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 42 | 20 |
| Sells for | 2 | 15 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Etherian Lightning Bug Banner if…
Pick King Slime Mask if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (70 vs 45).
- You prefer faster use time (7 ticks vs 10).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Etherian Lightning Bug Banner).
- Pure DPS matters most — King Slime Mask wins by 439 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Etherian Lightning Bug Banner or King Slime Mask? +
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner averages 280.8 DPS with crit. King Slime Mask averages 720.0 DPS with crit. King Slime Mask is ahead by 439.2 DPS.
Are Etherian Lightning Bug Banner and King Slime Mask from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.