// weapon comparison
Flying Dragon vs Purple String
Melee weapons · lunar tier
Flying Dragon
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 562
DPS without crit: 540
Purple String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Flying Dragon | Purple String |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 180 | 190 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 25 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 10% |
| Knockback | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 17 | 16 |
| Sells for | 1 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Flying Dragon if…
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 25).
- Pure DPS matters most — Flying Dragon wins by 60.0 DPS.
Pick Purple String if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (190 vs 180).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Flying Dragon).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Flying Dragon or Purple String? +
Flying Dragon averages 561.6 DPS with crit. Purple String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Flying Dragon is ahead by 60.0 DPS.
Are Flying Dragon and Purple String from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.