// weapon comparison
Infernal Wisp Dye vs Sticky Grenade
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Infernal Wisp Dye
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Sticky Grenade
Melee
DPS with crit: 96.0
DPS without crit: 80.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Infernal Wisp Dye | Sticky Grenade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 100 | 60 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 45 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 2 | 8 |
| Defense | 20 | 1 |
| Mana cost | 14 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 14 | 5.5 |
| 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 60).
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 45).
- Pure DPS matters most — Infernal Wisp Dye wins by 216 DPS.
Pick Sticky Grenade if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Infernal Wisp Dye).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Infernal Wisp Dye or Sticky Grenade? +
Infernal Wisp Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Sticky Grenade averages 96.0 DPS with crit. Infernal Wisp Dye is ahead by 216.0 DPS.
Are Infernal Wisp Dye and Sticky Grenade from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.