// weapon comparison
Flying Dragon vs True Copper Shortsword
Melee weapons · lunar tier
Flying Dragon
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 562
DPS without crit: 540
True Copper Shortsword
Melee
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Flying Dragon | True Copper Shortsword |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 180 | 190 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 10% |
| Knockback | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 17 | 16 |
| Sells for | 1 | 4 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Flying Dragon if…
- Pure DPS matters most — Flying Dragon wins by 562 DPS.
Pick True Copper Shortsword 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 True Copper Shortsword? +
Flying Dragon averages 561.6 DPS with crit. True Copper Shortsword averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Flying Dragon is ahead by 561.6 DPS.
Are Flying Dragon and True Copper Shortsword from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.