Ruby Staff vs Vilethorn
The verdict
With crit factored in, Ruby Staff puts out 46.8 DPS against 22.3 for Vilethorn — about 110% more damage per second. Base hits are Ruby Staff 21 vs Vilethorn 10, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Ruby Staff hits with more knockback (4.75 vs 1), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Magic weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Ruby Staff | Vilethorn |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 21 | 10 |
| Use time | 28 ticks | 28 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4.75 | 1 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 7 | 10 |
| Shoot speed | 9 | 32 |
| Sells for | 40 | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (21 vs 10).
- Pure DPS matters most — Ruby Staff wins by 24.5 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Ruby Staff or Vilethorn? +
Ruby Staff averages 46.8 DPS with crit. Vilethorn averages 22.3 DPS with crit. Ruby Staff is ahead by 24.5 DPS.
Is Ruby Staff or Vilethorn faster to use? +
Both share the same 28-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Ruby Staff and Vilethorn use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Magic weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Ruby Staff and Vilethorn from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.