Terra Codex
// the open codex of terraria
// weapon comparison

Orange String vs Pink String

Melee weapons · lunar tier
Orange String
Orange String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Pink String
Pink String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatOrange StringPink String
Damage190190
Use time25 ticks25 ticks
Crit chance10%10%
Knockback6.56.5
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed1616
Sells for 2 2

When to use which

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Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Orange String or Pink String? +

Orange String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Pink String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.

Are Orange String and Pink String from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.