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