// weapon comparison
Purple String vs True Copper Shortsword
Melee weapons · lunar tier
Purple String
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
True Copper Shortsword
Melee
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Purple String | True Copper Shortsword |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 190 | 190 |
| Use time | 25 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 10% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 16 | 16 |
| Sells for | 2 | 4 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Purple String if…
- Pure DPS matters most — Purple String wins by 502 DPS.
Pick True Copper Shortsword if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Purple String or True Copper Shortsword? +
Purple String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. True Copper Shortsword averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Purple String is ahead by 501.6 DPS.
Are Purple String and True Copper Shortsword from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.