// weapon comparison
Rainbow String vs Unicorn Wisp Dye
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Rainbow String
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Unicorn Wisp Dye
Melee
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Rainbow String | Unicorn Wisp Dye |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 190 | 100 |
| Use time | 25 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 20 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 14 |
| Shoot speed | 16 | 14 |
| Sells for | 60 | 30 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Rainbow String if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (190 vs 100).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Unicorn Wisp Dye).
- Pure DPS matters most — Rainbow String wins by 190 DPS.
Pick Unicorn Wisp Dye if…
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 25).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Rainbow String or Unicorn Wisp Dye? +
Rainbow String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Unicorn Wisp Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Rainbow String is ahead by 189.6 DPS.
Are Rainbow String and Unicorn Wisp Dye from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.