// weapon comparison
Sticky Grenade vs Unicorn Wisp Dye
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Sticky Grenade
Melee
DPS with crit: 96.0
DPS without crit: 80.0
Unicorn Wisp Dye
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Sticky Grenade | Unicorn Wisp Dye |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 60 | 100 |
| Use time | 45 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 20% | 4% |
| Knockback | 8 | 2 |
| Defense | 1 | 20 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 14 |
| Shoot speed | 5.5 | 14 |
| Sells for | 15 | 30 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Sticky Grenade if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Unicorn Wisp Dye).
Pick Unicorn Wisp Dye if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 60).
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 45).
- Pure DPS matters most — Unicorn Wisp Dye wins by 216 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Sticky Grenade or Unicorn Wisp Dye? +
Sticky Grenade averages 96.0 DPS with crit. Unicorn Wisp Dye averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Unicorn Wisp Dye is ahead by 216.0 DPS.
Are Sticky Grenade and Unicorn Wisp Dye from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.