// weapon comparison
Amber Horseshoe Balloon vs Buggy Cage
Ranged weapons · expert tier
Amber Horseshoe Balloon
Ranged
DPS with crit: 95.3
DPS without crit: 91.7
Buggy Cage
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 343
DPS without crit: 330
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Amber Horseshoe Balloon | Buggy Cage |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 55 | 55 |
| Use time | 36 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 2 |
| Defense | 5 | 5 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 10 |
| Sells for | 40 | 40 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Amber Horseshoe Balloon if…
Pick Buggy Cage if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 36).
- Pure DPS matters most — Buggy Cage wins by 248 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Amber Horseshoe Balloon or Buggy Cage? +
Amber Horseshoe Balloon averages 95.3 DPS with crit. Buggy Cage averages 343.2 DPS with crit. Buggy Cage is ahead by 247.9 DPS.
Are Amber Horseshoe Balloon and Buggy Cage from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.