// weapon comparison

Guide to Plant Fiber Cordage vs Rainbow String

Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

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StatGuide to Plant Fiber CordageRainbow String
Damage170190
Use time7 ticks25 ticks
Crit chance3%10%
Knockback6.56.5
Defense80
Mana cost60
Shoot speed816
Sells for 10 60

When to use which

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Pick Guide to Plant Fiber Cordage if…
  • You prefer faster use time (7 ticks vs 25).
  • Pure DPS matters most — Guide to Plant Fiber Cordage wins by 999 DPS.
Pick Rainbow String if…
  • You want higher raw damage per hit (190 vs 170).
  • You're stacking crit-chance gear (+7% over Guide to Plant Fiber Cordage).

Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Guide to Plant Fiber Cordage or Rainbow String? +

Guide to Plant Fiber Cordage averages 1500.9 DPS with crit. Rainbow String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Guide to Plant Fiber Cordage is ahead by 999.3 DPS.

Are Guide to Plant Fiber Cordage and Rainbow String from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.