// weapon comparison
Mouse Cage vs Venom Staff
Melee weapons · post-golem tier
Mouse Cage
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 275
DPS without crit: 264
Venom Staff
Melee
DPS with crit: 91.5
DPS without crit: 88.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Mouse Cage | Venom Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 44 | 44 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 30 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 7 | 7 |
| Defense | 18 | 18 |
| Mana cost | 25 | 25 |
| Shoot speed | 14 | 14 |
| Sells for | 1 40 | 1 40 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Mouse Cage if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 30).
- Pure DPS matters most — Mouse Cage wins by 183 DPS.
Pick Venom Staff if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Mouse Cage or Venom Staff? +
Mouse Cage averages 274.6 DPS with crit. Venom Staff averages 91.5 DPS with crit. Mouse Cage is ahead by 183.0 DPS.
Are Mouse Cage and Venom Staff from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-golem tier.