// weapon comparison
Staff of Earth vs The Horseman's Blade
Melee weapons · expert tier
Staff of Earth
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 900
DPS without crit: 750
The Horseman's Blade
Melee
DPS with crit: 415
DPS without crit: 346
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Staff of Earth | The Horseman's Blade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 125 | 150 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 26 ticks |
| Crit chance | 20% | 20% |
| Knockback | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Defense | 3 | 2 |
| Mana cost | 18 | 6 |
| Shoot speed | 12 | 15 |
| Sells for | 7 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Staff of Earth if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 26).
- Pure DPS matters most — Staff of Earth wins by 485 DPS.
Pick The Horseman's Blade if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (150 vs 125).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Staff of Earth or The Horseman's Blade? +
Staff of Earth averages 900.0 DPS with crit. The Horseman's Blade averages 415.4 DPS with crit. Staff of Earth is ahead by 484.6 DPS.
Are Staff of Earth and The Horseman's Blade from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.