// weapon comparison
Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar vs Putrid Scent
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Putrid Scent
Melee
DPS with crit: 112
DPS without crit: 108
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar | Putrid Scent |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 45 | 43 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 24 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 40 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 15 |
| Sells for | 80 | 1 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (45 vs 43).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 24).
- Pure DPS matters most — Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar wins by 169 DPS.
Pick Putrid Scent if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar or Putrid Scent? +
Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Putrid Scent averages 111.8 DPS with crit. Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar is ahead by 169.0 DPS.
Are Purple Emperor Butterfly Jar and Putrid Scent from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.