// weapon comparison
Cursed Arrow vs Rocket II
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Cursed Arrow
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Rocket II
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
The verdict
Cursed Arrow and Rocket II land on the same 0.0 DPS on paper, so the choice comes down to reach, playstyle and which weapon fits your accessories.
For crowd control, Rocket II hits with more knockback (4 vs 3), 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 | Rocket II |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 17 | 40 |
| Use time | 0 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 3 | 4 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 4 | 0 |
| Sells for | 8 | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Cursed Arrow if…
Pick Rocket II if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (40 vs 17).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Cursed Arrow or Rocket II? +
Cursed Arrow averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Rocket II averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Is Cursed Arrow or Rocket II faster to use? +
Both share the same 0-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Cursed Arrow and Rocket II use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Cursed Arrow and Rocket II from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.