Barrel Launcher vs Lava Rocket
The verdict
With crit factored in, Barrel Launcher puts out 156.0 DPS against 0.0 for Lava Rocket. Base hits are Barrel Launcher 100 vs Lava Rocket 40, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Barrel Launcher hits with more knockback (8 vs 4), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Ranged weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Barrel Launcher | Lava Rocket |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 100 | 40 |
| Use time | 40 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 8 | 4 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 11 | 0 |
| Sells for | 80 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 40).
- Pure DPS matters most — Barrel Launcher wins by 156 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Barrel Launcher or Lava Rocket? +
Barrel Launcher averages 156.0 DPS with crit. Lava Rocket averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Barrel Launcher is ahead by 156.0 DPS.
Is Barrel Launcher or Lava Rocket faster to use? +
Both share the same 40-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Barrel Launcher and Lava Rocket use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Barrel Launcher and Lava Rocket from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the unranked tier.