// weapon comparison

Anchor vs Bouncy Dynamite

Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatAnchorBouncy Dynamite
Damage70150
Use time20 ticks40 ticks
Crit chance20%4%
Knockback85
Defense70
Mana cost012
Shoot speed204
Sells for 1 4

When to use which

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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.