// weapon comparison
Anchor vs Bouncy Dynamite
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Anchor
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 252
DPS without crit: 210
Bouncy Dynamite
Melee
DPS with crit: 234
DPS without crit: 225
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Anchor | Bouncy Dynamite |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 70 | 150 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 40 ticks |
| Crit chance | 20% | 4% |
| Knockback | 8 | 5 |
| Defense | 7 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 12 |
| Shoot speed | 20 | 4 |
| Sells for | 1 | 4 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Anchor if…
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 40).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Bouncy Dynamite).
- Pure DPS matters most — Anchor wins by 18.0 DPS.
Pick Bouncy Dynamite if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (150 vs 70).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Anchor or Bouncy Dynamite? +
Anchor averages 252.0 DPS with crit. Bouncy Dynamite averages 234.0 DPS with crit. Anchor is ahead by 18.0 DPS.
Are Anchor and Bouncy Dynamite from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.