// weapon comparison
Flinx Staff vs Mushroom Staff
Summon weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Flinx Staff
Summon
DPS with crit: 13.9
DPS without crit: 13.3
Mushroom Staff
Summon
DPS with crit: 13.9
DPS without crit: 13.3
The verdict
Flinx Staff and Mushroom Staff land on the same 13.9 DPS on paper, so the choice comes down to reach, playstyle and which weapon fits your accessories.
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 | Flinx Staff | Mushroom Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 8 | 8 |
| Use time | 36 ticks | 36 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 10 |
| Sells for | 10 | 6 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Flinx Staff if…
Pick Mushroom Staff if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Flinx Staff or Mushroom Staff? +
Flinx Staff averages 13.9 DPS with crit. Mushroom Staff averages 13.9 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Is Flinx Staff or Mushroom Staff faster to use? +
Both share the same 36-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Flinx Staff and Mushroom Staff use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Summon weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Flinx Staff and Mushroom Staff from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.