// weapon comparison
Putrid Scent vs Scorpion Cage
Melee weapons · post-plantera tier
Putrid Scent
Melee
DPS with crit: 112
DPS without crit: 108
Scorpion Cage
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Putrid Scent | Scorpion Cage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Scorpion Cage if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (45 vs 43).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 24).
- Pure DPS matters most — Scorpion Cage wins by 169 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Putrid Scent or Scorpion Cage? +
Putrid Scent averages 111.8 DPS with crit. Scorpion Cage averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Scorpion Cage is ahead by 169.0 DPS.
Are Putrid Scent and Scorpion Cage from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-plantera tier.