Spiky Ball vs Throwing Knife
The verdict
With crit factored in, Spiky Ball puts out 66.6 DPS against 49.9 for Throwing Knife — about 33% more damage per second. Base hits are Spiky Ball 16 vs Throwing Knife 12, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Throwing Knife hits with more knockback (2 vs 1), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Ranged 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 | Spiky Ball | Throwing Knife |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 16 | 12 |
| Use time | 15 ticks | 15 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 1 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 5 | 10 |
| Sells for | 16 | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (16 vs 12).
- Pure DPS matters most — Spiky Ball wins by 16.6 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Spiky Ball or Throwing Knife? +
Spiky Ball averages 66.6 DPS with crit. Throwing Knife averages 49.9 DPS with crit. Spiky Ball is ahead by 16.6 DPS.
Is Spiky Ball or Throwing Knife faster to use? +
Both share the same 15-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Spiky Ball and Throwing Knife use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Spiky Ball and Throwing Knife from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the unranked tier.