// weapon comparison
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner vs Sticky Grenade
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Etherian Lightning Bug Banner
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Sticky Grenade
Melee
DPS with crit: 96.0
DPS without crit: 80.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Etherian Lightning Bug Banner | Sticky Grenade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 60 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 45 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 7 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 1 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 42 | 5.5 |
| Sells for | 2 | 15 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →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.