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

Pink String vs Violet String

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

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatPink StringViolet 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: Pink String or Violet String? +

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

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

Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.