Cursed Arrow vs Phoenix Blaster
The verdict
With crit factored in, Phoenix Blaster puts out 133.7 DPS against 0.0 for Cursed Arrow. Base hits are Cursed Arrow 17 vs Phoenix Blaster 30, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Cursed Arrow hits with more knockback (3 vs 2), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Ranged weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Cursed Arrow | Phoenix Blaster |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 17 | 30 |
| Use time | 0 ticks | 14 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 3 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 4 | 13 |
| Sells for | 8 | 70 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (30 vs 17).
- Pure DPS matters most — Phoenix Blaster wins by 134 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cursed Arrow or Phoenix Blaster? +
Cursed Arrow averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Phoenix Blaster averages 133.7 DPS with crit. Phoenix Blaster is ahead by 133.7 DPS.
Is Cursed Arrow or Phoenix Blaster faster to use? +
Both share the same 0-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Cursed Arrow and Phoenix Blaster use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Cursed Arrow and Phoenix Blaster from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.