// weapon comparison
Infernal Wisp Dye vs Ship in a Bottle
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Infernal Wisp Dye
Melee
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Ship in a Bottle
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 504
DPS without crit: 420
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Infernal Wisp Dye | Ship in a Bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 100 | 70 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 2 | 8 |
| Defense | 20 | 7 |
| Mana cost | 14 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 14 | 20 |
| Sells for | 30 | 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Infernal Wisp Dye if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 70).
Pick Ship in a Bottle if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Infernal Wisp Dye).
- Pure DPS matters most — Ship in a Bottle wins by 192 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Infernal Wisp Dye or Ship in a Bottle? +
Infernal Wisp Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Ship in a Bottle averages 504.0 DPS with crit. Ship in a Bottle is ahead by 192.0 DPS.
Are Infernal Wisp Dye and Ship in a Bottle from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.