// weapon comparison
Sticky Grenade vs Vicious Mushroom
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Sticky Grenade
Melee
DPS with crit: 96.0
DPS without crit: 80.0
Vicious Mushroom
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Sticky Grenade | Vicious Mushroom |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Sticky Grenade if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Vicious Mushroom).
Pick Vicious Mushroom if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 60).
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 45).
- Pure DPS matters most — Vicious Mushroom wins by 216 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Sticky Grenade or Vicious Mushroom? +
Sticky Grenade averages 96.0 DPS with crit. Vicious Mushroom averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Vicious Mushroom is ahead by 216.0 DPS.
Are Sticky Grenade and Vicious Mushroom from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.