// weapon comparison

Bouncy Dynamite vs Rainbow String

Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

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StatBouncy DynamiteRainbow String
Damage150190
Use time40 ticks25 ticks
Crit chance4%10%
Knockback56.5
Defense00
Mana cost120
Shoot speed416
Sells for 4 60

When to use which

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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.