// weapon comparison
Ghastly Glaive vs Wither Beast Banner
Melee weapons · mech tier
Ghastly Glaive
Melee
DPS with crit: 104
DPS without crit: 100
Wither Beast Banner
Melee
DPS with crit: 104
DPS without crit: 100
The verdict
Ghastly Glaive and Wither Beast Banner land on the same 104.0 DPS on paper, so the choice comes down to reach, playstyle and which weapon fits your accessories.
Both are Melee weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Ghastly Glaive | Wither Beast Banner |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 45 |
| Use time | 27 ticks | 27 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 7 | 7 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 42 | 42 |
| Sells for | 20 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Ghastly Glaive if…
Pick Wither Beast Banner if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Ghastly Glaive or Wither Beast Banner? +
Ghastly Glaive averages 104.0 DPS with crit. Wither Beast Banner averages 104.0 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Is Ghastly Glaive or Wither Beast Banner faster to use? +
Both share the same 27-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Ghastly Glaive and Wither Beast Banner use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Ghastly Glaive and Wither Beast Banner from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the mech tier.