Flint vs Pearlwood Sword
The verdict
With crit factored in, Flint puts out 291.2 DPS against 124.8 for Pearlwood Sword — about 133% more damage per second. Base hits are Flint 70 vs Pearlwood Sword 30, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Pearlwood Sword hits with more knockback (7 vs 5), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Melee 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 | Flint | Pearlwood Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 70 | 30 |
| Use time | 15 ticks | 15 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5 | 7 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 4 | 0 |
| Sells for | 80 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (70 vs 30).
- Pure DPS matters most — Flint wins by 166 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Flint or Pearlwood Sword? +
Flint averages 291.2 DPS with crit. Pearlwood Sword averages 124.8 DPS with crit. Flint is ahead by 166.4 DPS.
Is Flint or Pearlwood Sword faster to use? +
Both share the same 15-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Flint and Pearlwood Sword use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Flint and Pearlwood Sword from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the unranked tier.