Pearlwood Bow vs Shimmer Arrow
The verdict
With crit factored in, Pearlwood Bow puts out 37.4 DPS against 0.0 for Shimmer Arrow. Base hits are Pearlwood Bow 12 vs Shimmer Arrow 12, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Shimmer Arrow hits with more knockback (2 vs 0), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Ranged 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 | Pearlwood Bow | Shimmer Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 12 | 12 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 0 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 7 | 3 |
| Sells for | 20 | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- Pure DPS matters most — Pearlwood Bow wins by 37.4 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Pearlwood Bow or Shimmer Arrow? +
Pearlwood Bow averages 37.4 DPS with crit. Shimmer Arrow averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Pearlwood Bow is ahead by 37.4 DPS.
Is Pearlwood Bow or Shimmer Arrow faster to use? +
Both share the same 20-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Pearlwood Bow and Shimmer Arrow use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Pearlwood Bow and Shimmer Arrow from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the unranked tier.