// weapon comparison
Flamarang vs Sticky Grenade
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Flamarang
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 153
DPS without crit: 147
Sticky Grenade
Melee
DPS with crit: 96.0
DPS without crit: 80.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Flamarang | Sticky Grenade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 49 | 60 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 45 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 8 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 1 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 14 | 5.5 |
| Sells for | 2 | 15 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Flamarang if…
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 45).
- Pure DPS matters most — Flamarang wins by 56.9 DPS.
Pick Sticky Grenade if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (60 vs 49).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Flamarang).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Flamarang or Sticky Grenade? +
Flamarang averages 152.9 DPS with crit. Sticky Grenade averages 96.0 DPS with crit. Flamarang is ahead by 56.9 DPS.
Are Flamarang and Sticky Grenade from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.