Terra Codex
// the open codex of terraria
// weapon comparison

Lime String vs Purple String

Melee weapons · lunar tier
Lime String
Lime String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Purple String
Purple String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatLime StringPurple String
Damage190190
Use time25 ticks25 ticks
Crit chance10%10%
Knockback6.56.5
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed1616
Sells for 2 2

When to use which

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Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Lime String or Purple String? +

Lime String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Purple String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.

Are Lime String and Purple String from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.