// weapon comparison
Orange Phasesaber vs Rainbow Phasesaber
Melee weapons · early-hardmode tier
Orange Phasesaber
Melee
DPS with crit: 195
DPS without crit: 188
Rainbow Phasesaber
Melee
DPS with crit: 195
DPS without crit: 188
The verdict
Orange Phasesaber and Rainbow Phasesaber land on the same 195.0 DPS on paper, so the choice comes down to reach, playstyle and which weapon fits your accessories.
Both are Melee 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 | Orange Phasesaber | Rainbow Phasesaber |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 50 | 50 |
| Use time | 16 ticks | 16 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 3 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 14 | 14 |
| Sells for | 20 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Orange Phasesaber if…
Pick Rainbow Phasesaber if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Orange Phasesaber or Rainbow Phasesaber? +
Orange Phasesaber averages 195.0 DPS with crit. Rainbow Phasesaber averages 195.0 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Is Orange Phasesaber or Rainbow Phasesaber faster to use? +
Both share the same 16-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Orange Phasesaber and Rainbow Phasesaber use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Orange Phasesaber and Rainbow Phasesaber from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.