Poisoned Knife vs Spiky Ball
The verdict
With crit factored in, Spiky Ball puts out 66.6 DPS against 58.2 for Poisoned Knife — about 14% more damage per second. Base hits are Poisoned Knife 14 vs Spiky Ball 16, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Poisoned Knife hits with more knockback (2.4 vs 1), 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 | Poisoned Knife | Spiky Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 14 | 16 |
| Use time | 15 ticks | 15 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2.4 | 1 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 12 | 5 |
| Sells for | 12 | 16 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (16 vs 14).
- Pure DPS matters most — Spiky Ball wins by 8.3 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Poisoned Knife or Spiky Ball? +
Poisoned Knife averages 58.2 DPS with crit. Spiky Ball averages 66.6 DPS with crit. Spiky Ball is ahead by 8.3 DPS.
Is Poisoned Knife or Spiky Ball faster to use? +
Both share the same 15-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Poisoned Knife and Spiky Ball use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Poisoned Knife and Spiky Ball from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the unranked tier.