// weapon comparison
Anchor vs Detonator
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Anchor
Melee
DPS with crit: 252
DPS without crit: 210
Detonator
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 936
DPS without crit: 900
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Anchor | Detonator |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 70 | 150 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 20% | 4% |
| Knockback | 8 | 5 |
| Defense | 7 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 12 |
| Shoot speed | 20 | 10 |
| Sells for | 1 | 4 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Anchor if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Detonator).
Pick Detonator if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (150 vs 70).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Detonator wins by 684 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Anchor or Detonator? +
Anchor averages 252.0 DPS with crit. Detonator averages 936.0 DPS with crit. Detonator is ahead by 684.0 DPS.
Are Anchor and Detonator from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.