// weapon comparison
Obsidian Swordfish vs Venom Staff
Melee weapons · post-golem tier
Obsidian Swordfish
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 252
DPS without crit: 210
Venom Staff
Melee
DPS with crit: 91.5
DPS without crit: 88.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Obsidian Swordfish | Venom Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 70 | 44 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 30 ticks |
| Crit chance | 20% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 7 |
| Defense | 0 | 18 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 25 |
| Shoot speed | 4 | 14 |
| Sells for | 20 | 1 40 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Obsidian Swordfish if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (70 vs 44).
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 30).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Venom Staff).
- Pure DPS matters most — Obsidian Swordfish wins by 160 DPS.
Pick Venom Staff if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Obsidian Swordfish or Venom Staff? +
Obsidian Swordfish averages 252.0 DPS with crit. Venom Staff averages 91.5 DPS with crit. Obsidian Swordfish is ahead by 160.5 DPS.
Are Obsidian Swordfish and Venom Staff from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-golem tier.