// weapon comparison
Gato Egg vs King Slime Mask
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Gato Egg
Melee
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
King Slime Mask
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 720
DPS without crit: 600
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Gato Egg | King Slime Mask |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 70 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 7 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 7 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 7 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 42 | 20 |
| Sells for | 2 | 15 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Gato Egg if…
Pick King Slime Mask if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (70 vs 45).
- You prefer faster use time (7 ticks vs 10).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Gato Egg).
- Pure DPS matters most — King Slime Mask wins by 439 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Gato Egg or King Slime Mask? +
Gato Egg averages 280.8 DPS with crit. King Slime Mask averages 720.0 DPS with crit. King Slime Mask is ahead by 439.2 DPS.
Are Gato Egg and King Slime Mask from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.