// weapon comparison
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner vs King Slime Trophy
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner
Melee
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
King Slime Trophy
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 504
DPS without crit: 420
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Etherian Lightning Bug Banner | King Slime Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 70 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 7 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 7 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 42 | 20 |
| Sells for | 2 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Etherian Lightning Bug Banner if…
Pick King Slime Trophy if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (70 vs 45).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Etherian Lightning Bug Banner).
- Pure DPS matters most — King Slime Trophy wins by 223 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Etherian Lightning Bug Banner or King Slime Trophy? +
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner averages 280.8 DPS with crit. King Slime Trophy averages 504.0 DPS with crit. King Slime Trophy is ahead by 223.2 DPS.
Are Etherian Lightning Bug Banner and King Slime Trophy from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.