// weapon comparison
King Slime Mask vs Vicious Mushroom
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
King Slime Mask
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 720
DPS without crit: 600
Vicious Mushroom
Melee
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | King Slime Mask | Vicious Mushroom |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 |
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 Vicious Mushroom).
- Pure DPS matters most — King Slime Mask wins by 408 DPS.
Pick Vicious Mushroom if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 70).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: King Slime Mask or Vicious Mushroom? +
King Slime Mask averages 720.0 DPS with crit. Vicious Mushroom averages 312.0 DPS with crit. King Slime Mask is ahead by 408.0 DPS.
Are King Slime Mask and Vicious Mushroom from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.