// weapon comparison
Gato Egg vs Sticky Grenade
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Gato Egg
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Sticky Grenade
Melee
DPS with crit: 96.0
DPS without crit: 80.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Gato Egg | Sticky Grenade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 60 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 45 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 7 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 1 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 42 | 5.5 |
| Sells for | 2 | 15 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Gato Egg if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 45).
- Pure DPS matters most — Gato Egg wins by 185 DPS.
Pick Sticky Grenade if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (60 vs 45).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Gato Egg).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Gato Egg or Sticky Grenade? +
Gato Egg averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Sticky Grenade averages 96.0 DPS with crit. Gato Egg is ahead by 184.8 DPS.
Are Gato Egg and Sticky Grenade from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.