// weapon comparison
Infernal Wisp Dye vs King Slime Mask
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Infernal Wisp Dye
Melee
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
King Slime Mask
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 720
DPS without crit: 600
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Infernal Wisp Dye | King Slime Mask |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 100 | 70 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 7 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 2 | 8 |
| Defense | 20 | 7 |
| Mana cost | 14 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 14 | 20 |
| Sells for | 30 | 15 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Infernal Wisp Dye if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 70).
Pick King Slime Mask if…
- You prefer faster use time (7 ticks vs 20).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Infernal Wisp Dye).
- Pure DPS matters most — King Slime Mask wins by 408 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Infernal Wisp Dye or King Slime Mask? +
Infernal Wisp Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. King Slime Mask averages 720.0 DPS with crit. King Slime Mask is ahead by 408.0 DPS.
Are Infernal Wisp Dye and King Slime Mask from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.