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