Adamantite Repeater vs Shotgun
The verdict
With crit factored in, Adamantite Repeater puts out 145.6 DPS against 33.3 for Shotgun — about 337% more damage per second. Base hits are Adamantite Repeater 42 vs Shotgun 24, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Adamantite Repeater swings faster at a 18-tick use time versus 45, so it lands on-hit debuffs like ichor, procs set bonuses, and reapplies knockback more often — an edge the flat DPS figure understates.
For crowd control, Shotgun hits with more knockback (6.5 vs 2.5), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Ranged 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 | Adamantite Repeater | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 42 | 24 |
| Use time | 18 ticks | 45 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2.5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 7 |
| Sells for | 2 40 | 5 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (42 vs 24).
- You prefer faster use time (18 ticks vs 45).
- Pure DPS matters most — Adamantite Repeater wins by 112 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Adamantite Repeater or Shotgun? +
Adamantite Repeater averages 145.6 DPS with crit. Shotgun averages 33.3 DPS with crit. Adamantite Repeater is ahead by 112.3 DPS.
Is Adamantite Repeater or Shotgun faster to use? +
Adamantite Repeater has the shorter 18-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Shotgun at 45 ticks.
Do Adamantite Repeater and Shotgun use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Adamantite Repeater and Shotgun from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.