// weapon comparison
Terrarian vs Zenith
Melee weapons · lunar tier
Terrarian
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Zenith
Melee
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
The verdict
With crit factored in, Terrarian puts out 501.6 DPS against 0.0 for Zenith. Base hits are Terrarian 190 vs Zenith 190, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
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 | Terrarian | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 190 | 190 |
| Use time | 25 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 10% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 16 | 16 |
| Sells for | 2 | 4 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Terrarian if…
- Pure DPS matters most — Terrarian wins by 502 DPS.
Pick Zenith if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Terrarian or Zenith? +
Terrarian averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Zenith averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Terrarian is ahead by 501.6 DPS.
Is Terrarian or Zenith faster to use? +
Both share the same 25-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Terrarian and Zenith use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Terrarian and Zenith from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.