// weapon comparison
Meowmere vs Red String
Melee weapons · lunar tier
Meowmere
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 883
DPS without crit: 857
Red String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Meowmere | Red String |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 200 | 190 |
| Use time | 14 ticks | 25 ticks |
| Crit chance | 3% | 10% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 8 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 12 | 16 |
| Sells for | 4 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Meowmere if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (200 vs 190).
- You prefer faster use time (14 ticks vs 25).
- Pure DPS matters most — Meowmere wins by 381 DPS.
Pick Red String if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+7% over Meowmere).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Meowmere or Red String? +
Meowmere averages 882.9 DPS with crit. Red String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Meowmere is ahead by 381.3 DPS.
Are Meowmere and Red String from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.