// weapon comparison
Blowgun vs Rocket III
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Blowgun
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 48.1
DPS without crit: 46.3
Rocket III
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 Rocket III. Base hits are Blowgun 27 vs Rocket III 65, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Rocket III hits with more knockback (6 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 | Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 27 | 65 |
| Use time | 35 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 6 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 13 | 0 |
| Sells for | — | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Blowgun if…
- Pure DPS matters most — Blowgun wins by 48.1 DPS.
Pick Rocket III if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (65 vs 27).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Blowgun or Rocket III? +
Blowgun averages 48.1 DPS with crit. Rocket III averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Blowgun is ahead by 48.1 DPS.
Is Blowgun or Rocket III faster to use? +
Both share the same 35-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Blowgun and Rocket III use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Blowgun and Rocket III from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.