// weapon comparison
Super Absorbant Sponge vs Venom Staff
Melee weapons · post-golem tier
Super Absorbant Sponge
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 499
DPS without crit: 480
Venom Staff
Melee
DPS with crit: 91.5
DPS without crit: 88.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Super Absorbant Sponge | Venom Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 40 | 44 |
| Use time | 5 ticks | 30 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4.5 | 7 |
| Defense | 8 | 18 |
| Mana cost | 40 | 25 |
| Shoot speed | 17 | 14 |
| Sells for | 2 | 1 40 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Super Absorbant Sponge if…
- You prefer faster use time (5 ticks vs 30).
- Pure DPS matters most — Super Absorbant Sponge wins by 408 DPS.
Pick Venom Staff if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (44 vs 40).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Super Absorbant Sponge or Venom Staff? +
Super Absorbant Sponge averages 499.2 DPS with crit. Venom Staff averages 91.5 DPS with crit. Super Absorbant Sponge is ahead by 407.7 DPS.
Are Super Absorbant Sponge and Venom Staff from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-golem tier.