// weapon comparison
Frost Staff vs Rainbow Rod
Magic weapons · mech tier
Frost Staff
Magic
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 239
DPS without crit: 230
Rainbow Rod
Magic
DPS with crit: 125
DPS without crit: 120
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Frost Staff | Rainbow Rod |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 46 | 50 |
| Use time | 12 ticks | 25 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5 | 6 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 12 | 21 |
| Shoot speed | 16 | 6 |
| Sells for | 80 | 4 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Frost Staff if…
- You prefer faster use time (12 ticks vs 25).
- Pure DPS matters most — Frost Staff wins by 114 DPS.
Pick Rainbow Rod if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (50 vs 46).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Frost Staff or Rainbow Rod? +
Frost Staff averages 239.2 DPS with crit. Rainbow Rod averages 124.8 DPS with crit. Frost Staff is ahead by 114.4 DPS.
Are Frost Staff and Rainbow Rod from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the mech tier.