// weapon comparison
Amber Horseshoe Balloon vs Grubby Cage
Ranged weapons · expert tier
Amber Horseshoe Balloon
Ranged
DPS with crit: 95.3
DPS without crit: 91.7
Grubby Cage
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 343
DPS without crit: 330
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Amber Horseshoe Balloon | Grubby 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 Grubby Cage if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 36).
- Pure DPS matters most — Grubby Cage wins by 248 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Amber Horseshoe Balloon or Grubby Cage? +
Amber Horseshoe Balloon averages 95.3 DPS with crit. Grubby Cage averages 343.2 DPS with crit. Grubby Cage is ahead by 247.9 DPS.
Are Amber Horseshoe Balloon and Grubby Cage from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.