// weapon comparison
Flying Knife vs Scorpion Cage
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Flying Knife
Melee
DPS with crit: 166
DPS without crit: 160
Scorpion Cage
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Flying Knife | Scorpion Cage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Scorpion Cage if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (45 vs 40).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 15).
- Pure DPS matters most — Scorpion Cage wins by 114 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Flying Knife or Scorpion Cage? +
Flying Knife averages 166.4 DPS with crit. Scorpion Cage averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Scorpion Cage is ahead by 114.4 DPS.
Are Flying Knife and Scorpion Cage from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.