// weapon comparison
Starlight vs Zenith
Melee weapons · lunar tier
Starlight
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 880
DPS without crit: 800
Zenith
Melee
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
The verdict
With crit factored in, Starlight puts out 880.0 DPS against 0.0 for Zenith. Base hits are Starlight 80 vs Zenith 190, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Zenith hits with more knockback (6.5 vs 4), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Melee 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 | Starlight | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 80 | 190 |
| Use time | 6 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 10% |
| Knockback | 4 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 15 | 16 |
| Sells for | 1 | 4 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Starlight if…
- Pure DPS matters most — Starlight wins by 880 DPS.
Pick Zenith if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (190 vs 80).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Starlight or Zenith? +
Starlight averages 880.0 DPS with crit. Zenith averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Starlight is ahead by 880.0 DPS.
Is Starlight or Zenith faster to use? +
Both share the same 6-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Starlight and Zenith use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Starlight and Zenith from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.