Finch Staff vs Mushroom Staff
The verdict
With crit factored in, Mushroom Staff puts out 13.9 DPS against 12.1 for Finch Staff — about 14% more damage per second. Base hits are Finch Staff 7 vs Mushroom Staff 8, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Finch Staff hits with more knockback (4 vs 2), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Summon weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Finch Staff | Mushroom Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 7 | 8 |
| Use time | 36 ticks | 36 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 10 |
| Sells for | 20 | 6 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (8 vs 7).
- Pure DPS matters most — Mushroom Staff wins by 1.7 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Finch Staff or Mushroom Staff? +
Finch Staff averages 12.1 DPS with crit. Mushroom Staff averages 13.9 DPS with crit. Mushroom Staff is ahead by 1.7 DPS.
Is Finch Staff or Mushroom Staff faster to use? +
Both share the same 36-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Finch Staff and Mushroom Staff use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Summon weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Finch Staff and Mushroom Staff from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.