// weapon comparison
Anchor vs Flamarang
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Anchor
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 252
DPS without crit: 210
Flamarang
Melee
DPS with crit: 153
DPS without crit: 147
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Anchor | Flamarang |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 70 | 49 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 20% | 4% |
| Knockback | 8 | 8 |
| Defense | 7 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 20 | 14 |
| Sells for | 1 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Anchor if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (70 vs 49).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Flamarang).
- Pure DPS matters most — Anchor wins by 99.1 DPS.
Pick Flamarang if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Anchor or Flamarang? +
Anchor averages 252.0 DPS with crit. Flamarang averages 152.9 DPS with crit. Anchor is ahead by 99.1 DPS.
Are Anchor and Flamarang from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.