// weapon comparison
Gato Egg vs Unicorn Wisp Dye
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Gato Egg
Melee
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Unicorn Wisp Dye
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Gato Egg | Unicorn Wisp Dye |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 100 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 7 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 20 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 14 |
| Shoot speed | 42 | 14 |
| Sells for | 2 | 30 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Gato Egg if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
Pick Unicorn Wisp Dye if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 45).
- Pure DPS matters most — Unicorn Wisp Dye wins by 31.2 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Gato Egg or Unicorn Wisp Dye? +
Gato Egg averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Unicorn Wisp Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Unicorn Wisp Dye is ahead by 31.2 DPS.
Are Gato Egg and Unicorn Wisp Dye from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.