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

Red String vs Violet String

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

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatRed StringViolet 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 Violet String? +

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

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

Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.