Terra Codex
// the open codex of terraria
// weapon comparison

Red String vs Teal String

Melee weapons · lunar tier
Red String
Red String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Teal String
Teal String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatRed StringTeal String
Damage190190
Use time25 ticks25 ticks
Crit chance10%10%
Knockback6.56.5
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed1616
Sells for 2 2

When to use which

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Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Red String or Teal String? +

Red String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Teal String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.

Are Red String and Teal String from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.