// weapon comparison
Purple String vs Terrarian
Melee weapons · lunar tier
Purple String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Terrarian
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Purple String | Terrarian |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 190 | 190 |
| Use time | 25 ticks | 25 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 10% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 16 | 16 |
| Sells for | 2 | 2 |
When to use which
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Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Purple String or Terrarian? +
Purple String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Terrarian averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Are Purple String and Terrarian from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.