// weapon comparison
Detonator vs King Slime Mask
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Detonator
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 936
DPS without crit: 900
King Slime Mask
Melee
DPS with crit: 720
DPS without crit: 600
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Detonator | King Slime Mask |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 150 | 70 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 7 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 5 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 7 |
| Mana cost | 12 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 20 |
| Sells for | 4 | 15 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Detonator if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (150 vs 70).
- Pure DPS matters most — Detonator wins by 216 DPS.
Pick King Slime Mask if…
- You prefer faster use time (7 ticks vs 10).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Detonator).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Detonator or King Slime Mask? +
Detonator averages 936.0 DPS with crit. King Slime Mask averages 720.0 DPS with crit. Detonator is ahead by 216.0 DPS.
Are Detonator and King Slime Mask from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.