// weapon comparison
Flying Knife vs Putrid Scent
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Flying Knife
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 166
DPS without crit: 160
Putrid Scent
Melee
DPS with crit: 112
DPS without crit: 108
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Flying Knife | Putrid Scent |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 40 | 43 |
| Use time | 15 ticks | 24 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4.5 | 8 |
| Defense | 8 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 40 | 40 |
| Shoot speed | 17 | 15 |
| Sells for | 1 60 | 1 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Flying Knife if…
- You prefer faster use time (15 ticks vs 24).
- Pure DPS matters most — Flying Knife wins by 54.6 DPS.
Pick Putrid Scent if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (43 vs 40).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Flying Knife or Putrid Scent? +
Flying Knife averages 166.4 DPS with crit. Putrid Scent averages 111.8 DPS with crit. Flying Knife is ahead by 54.6 DPS.
Are Flying Knife and Putrid Scent from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.