// weapon comparison

Infernal Wisp Dye vs Rainbow String

Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

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StatInfernal Wisp DyeRainbow String
Damage100190
Use time20 ticks25 ticks
Crit chance4%10%
Knockback26.5
Defense200
Mana cost140
Shoot speed1416
Sells for 30 60

When to use which

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Pick Infernal Wisp Dye if…
  • You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 25).
Pick Rainbow String if…
  • You want higher raw damage per hit (190 vs 100).
  • You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Infernal Wisp Dye).
  • Pure DPS matters most — Rainbow String wins by 190 DPS.

Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Infernal Wisp Dye or Rainbow String? +

Infernal Wisp Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Rainbow String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Rainbow String is ahead by 189.6 DPS.

Are Infernal Wisp Dye and Rainbow String from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.