Blowgun vs Hellfire Arrow
The verdict
With crit factored in, Blowgun puts out 48.1 DPS against 0.0 for Hellfire Arrow. Base hits are Blowgun 27 vs Hellfire Arrow 13, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Hellfire Arrow 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 | Blowgun | Hellfire Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 27 | 13 |
| Use time | 35 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 13 | 6.5 |
| Sells for | — | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (27 vs 13).
- Pure DPS matters most — Blowgun wins by 48.1 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Blowgun or Hellfire Arrow? +
Blowgun averages 48.1 DPS with crit. Hellfire Arrow averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Blowgun is ahead by 48.1 DPS.
Is Blowgun or Hellfire Arrow faster to use? +
Both share the same 35-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Blowgun and Hellfire Arrow use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Blowgun and Hellfire Arrow from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.