// weapon comparison

Etherian Lightning Bug Banner vs Sticky Grenade

Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

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StatEtherian Lightning Bug BannerSticky Grenade
Damage4560
Use time10 ticks45 ticks
Crit chance4%20%
Knockback78
Defense01
Mana cost00
Shoot speed425.5
Sells for 2 15

When to use which

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Pick Etherian Lightning Bug Banner if…
  • You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 45).
  • Pure DPS matters most — Etherian Lightning Bug Banner wins by 185 DPS.
Pick Sticky Grenade if…
  • You want higher raw damage per hit (60 vs 45).
  • You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Etherian Lightning Bug Banner).

Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Etherian Lightning Bug Banner or Sticky Grenade? +

Etherian Lightning Bug Banner averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Sticky Grenade averages 96.0 DPS with crit. Etherian Lightning Bug Banner is ahead by 184.8 DPS.

Are Etherian Lightning Bug Banner and Sticky Grenade from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.