// weapon comparison
Gender Change Potion vs Sticky Grenade
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Gender Change Potion
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 184
DPS without crit: 176
Sticky Grenade
Melee
DPS with crit: 96.0
DPS without crit: 80.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Gender Change Potion | Sticky Grenade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 50 | 60 |
| Use time | 17 ticks | 45 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 4.5 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 1 |
| Mana cost | 9 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 5.5 |
| Sells for | 2 | 15 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Gender Change Potion if…
- You prefer faster use time (17 ticks vs 45).
- Pure DPS matters most — Gender Change Potion wins by 87.5 DPS.
Pick Sticky Grenade if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (60 vs 50).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Gender Change Potion).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Gender Change Potion or Sticky Grenade? +
Gender Change Potion averages 183.5 DPS with crit. Sticky Grenade averages 96.0 DPS with crit. Gender Change Potion is ahead by 87.5 DPS.
Are Gender Change Potion and Sticky Grenade from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.