// weapon comparison
Bouncy Dynamite vs Detonator
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Bouncy Dynamite
Melee
DPS with crit: 234
DPS without crit: 225
Detonator
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 936
DPS without crit: 900
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Bouncy Dynamite | Detonator |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 150 | 150 |
| Use time | 40 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5 | 5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 12 | 12 |
| Shoot speed | 4 | 10 |
| Sells for | 4 | 4 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Bouncy Dynamite if…
Pick Detonator if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 40).
- Pure DPS matters most — Detonator wins by 702 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Bouncy Dynamite or Detonator? +
Bouncy Dynamite averages 234.0 DPS with crit. Detonator averages 936.0 DPS with crit. Detonator is ahead by 702.0 DPS.
Are Bouncy Dynamite and Detonator from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.