// weapon comparison
Flying Knife vs Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Flying Knife
Melee
DPS with crit: 166
DPS without crit: 160
Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Flying Knife | Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 40 | 45 |
| Use time | 15 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4.5 | 6 |
| Defense | 8 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 40 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 17 | 0 |
| Sells for | 1 60 | 80 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Flying Knife if…
Pick Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (45 vs 40).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 15).
- Pure DPS matters most — Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar wins by 114 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Flying Knife or Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar? +
Flying Knife averages 166.4 DPS with crit. Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar is ahead by 114.4 DPS.
Are Flying Knife and Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.