// weapon comparison
Mushroom Spear vs Venom Staff
Melee weapons · post-golem tier
Mushroom Spear
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 93.6
DPS without crit: 90.0
Venom Staff
Melee
DPS with crit: 91.5
DPS without crit: 88.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Mushroom Spear | Venom Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 60 | 44 |
| Use time | 40 ticks | 30 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6.2 | 7 |
| Defense | 0 | 18 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 25 |
| Shoot speed | 5.5 | 14 |
| Sells for | — | 1 40 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Mushroom Spear if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (60 vs 44).
- Pure DPS matters most — Mushroom Spear wins by 2.1 DPS.
Pick Venom Staff if…
- You prefer faster use time (30 ticks vs 40).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Mushroom Spear or Venom Staff? +
Mushroom Spear averages 93.6 DPS with crit. Venom Staff averages 91.5 DPS with crit. Mushroom Spear is ahead by 2.1 DPS.
Are Mushroom Spear and Venom Staff from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-golem tier.