// weapon comparison
Item Frame vs Medusa Head
Magic weapons · early-hardmode tier
Item Frame
Magic
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 250
DPS without crit: 240
Medusa Head
Magic
DPS with crit: 125
DPS without crit: 120
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Item Frame | Medusa Head |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 40 | 40 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 2 |
| Defense | 5 | 5 |
| Mana cost | 15 | 15 |
| Shoot speed | 1 | 1 |
| Sells for | 80 | 80 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Item Frame if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Item Frame wins by 125 DPS.
Pick Medusa Head if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Item Frame or Medusa Head? +
Item Frame averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Medusa Head averages 124.8 DPS with crit. Item Frame is ahead by 124.8 DPS.
Are Item Frame and Medusa Head from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.