// weapon comparison
Blowgun vs Star Cannon
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Blowgun
Ranged
DPS with crit: 48.1
DPS without crit: 46.3
Star Cannon
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 286
DPS without crit: 275
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Blowgun | Star Cannon |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 27 | 55 |
| Use time | 35 ticks | 12 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 13 | 14 |
| Sells for | — | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Blowgun if…
Pick Star Cannon if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 27).
- You prefer faster use time (12 ticks vs 35).
- Pure DPS matters most — Star Cannon wins by 238 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Blowgun or Star Cannon? +
Blowgun averages 48.1 DPS with crit. Star Cannon averages 286.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon is ahead by 237.9 DPS.
Are Blowgun and Star Cannon from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.