Terra Blade vs Zenith
The verdict
With crit factored in, Terra Blade puts out 294.7 DPS against 0.0 for Zenith. Base hits are Terra Blade 85 vs Zenith 190, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Zenith also carries the higher base crit chance (10% vs 4%), which scales further with crit-boosting armor and accessories.
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 | Terra Blade | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 85 | 190 |
| Use time | 18 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 10% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 12 | 16 |
| Sells for | 4 | 4 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- Pure DPS matters most — Terra Blade wins by 295 DPS.
- You want higher raw damage per hit (190 vs 85).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Terra Blade).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Terra Blade or Zenith? +
Terra Blade averages 294.7 DPS with crit. Zenith averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Terra Blade is ahead by 294.7 DPS.
Is Terra Blade or Zenith faster to use? +
Both share the same 18-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Terra Blade and Zenith use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Terra Blade and Zenith from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.