Mushroom Staff vs Vampire Frog Staff
The verdict
With crit factored in, Vampire Frog Staff puts out 19.1 DPS against 13.9 for Mushroom Staff — about 38% more damage per second. Base hits are Mushroom Staff 8 vs Vampire Frog Staff 11, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Vampire Frog Staff hits with more knockback (5 vs 2), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Summon weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Mushroom Staff | Vampire Frog Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 8 | 11 |
| Use time | 36 ticks | 36 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 10 |
| Sells for | 6 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (11 vs 8).
- Pure DPS matters most — Vampire Frog Staff wins by 5.2 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Mushroom Staff or Vampire Frog Staff? +
Mushroom Staff averages 13.9 DPS with crit. Vampire Frog Staff averages 19.1 DPS with crit. Vampire Frog Staff is ahead by 5.2 DPS.
Is Mushroom Staff or Vampire Frog Staff faster to use? +
Both share the same 36-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Mushroom Staff and Vampire Frog Staff use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Summon weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Mushroom Staff and Vampire Frog Staff from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.