// weapon comparison
Anchor vs Gato Egg
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Anchor
Melee
DPS with crit: 252
DPS without crit: 210
Gato Egg
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 281
DPS without crit: 270
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Anchor | Gato Egg |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 70 | 45 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 20% | 4% |
| Knockback | 8 | 7 |
| Defense | 7 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 20 | 42 |
| Sells for | 1 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Anchor if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (70 vs 45).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Gato Egg).
Pick Gato Egg if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Gato Egg wins by 28.8 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Anchor or Gato Egg? +
Anchor averages 252.0 DPS with crit. Gato Egg averages 280.8 DPS with crit. Gato Egg is ahead by 28.8 DPS.
Are Anchor and Gato Egg from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.