// weapon comparison
Gato Egg vs Gender Change Potion
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Gato Egg
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Gender Change Potion
Melee
DPS with crit: 184
DPS without crit: 176
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Gato Egg | Gender Change Potion |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 50 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 17 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 7 | 4.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 9 |
| Shoot speed | 42 | 10 |
| Sells for | 2 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Gato Egg if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 17).
- Pure DPS matters most — Gato Egg wins by 97.3 DPS.
Pick Gender Change Potion if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (50 vs 45).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Gato Egg or Gender Change Potion? +
Gato Egg averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Gender Change Potion averages 183.5 DPS with crit. Gato Egg is ahead by 97.3 DPS.
Are Gato Egg and Gender Change Potion from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.