// weapon comparison

Blowgun vs Star Cannon

Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatBlowgunStar Cannon
Damage2755
Use time35 ticks12 ticks
Crit chance4%4%
Knockback43
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed1314
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When to use which

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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.