// weapon comparison
Bouncy Dynamite vs Rainbow String
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Bouncy Dynamite
Melee
DPS with crit: 234
DPS without crit: 225
Rainbow String
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Bouncy Dynamite | Rainbow String |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 150 | 190 |
| Use time | 40 ticks | 25 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 10% |
| Knockback | 5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 12 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 4 | 16 |
| Sells for | 4 | 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Bouncy Dynamite if…
Pick Rainbow String if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (190 vs 150).
- You prefer faster use time (25 ticks vs 40).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Bouncy Dynamite).
- Pure DPS matters most — Rainbow String wins by 268 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Bouncy Dynamite or Rainbow String? +
Bouncy Dynamite averages 234.0 DPS with crit. Rainbow String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Rainbow String is ahead by 267.6 DPS.
Are Bouncy Dynamite and Rainbow String from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.