// weapon comparison
Mirage Dye vs Sake
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Mirage Dye
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 624
DPS without crit: 600
Sake
Ranged
DPS with crit: 302
DPS without crit: 282
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Mirage Dye | Sake |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 100 | 80 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 17 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 7% |
| Knockback | 0.25 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 18 |
| Mana cost | 12 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 30 | 7.75 |
| Sells for | 15 | 40 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Mirage Dye if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 80).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 17).
- Pure DPS matters most — Mirage Dye wins by 322 DPS.
Pick Sake if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+3% over Mirage Dye).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Mirage Dye or Sake? +
Mirage Dye averages 624.0 DPS with crit. Sake averages 302.1 DPS with crit. Mirage Dye is ahead by 321.9 DPS.
Are Mirage Dye and Sake from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.