// weapon comparison
Blowgun vs Cursed Arrow
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Blowgun
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 48.1
DPS without crit: 46.3
Cursed Arrow
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
The verdict
With crit factored in, Blowgun puts out 48.1 DPS against 0.0 for Cursed Arrow. Base hits are Blowgun 27 vs Cursed Arrow 17, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Blowgun hits with more knockback (4 vs 3), 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 | Blowgun | Cursed Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 27 | 17 |
| Use time | 35 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 13 | 4 |
| Sells for | — | 8 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Blowgun if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (27 vs 17).
- Pure DPS matters most — Blowgun wins by 48.1 DPS.
Pick Cursed Arrow if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Blowgun or Cursed Arrow? +
Blowgun averages 48.1 DPS with crit. Cursed Arrow averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Blowgun is ahead by 48.1 DPS.
Is Blowgun or Cursed Arrow faster to use? +
Both share the same 35-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Blowgun and Cursed Arrow use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Blowgun and Cursed Arrow from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.