// weapon comparison
Detonator vs King Slime Trophy
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Detonator
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 936
DPS without crit: 900
King Slime Trophy
Melee
DPS with crit: 504
DPS without crit: 420
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Detonator | King Slime Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 150 | 70 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 5 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 7 |
| Mana cost | 12 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 20 |
| Sells for | 4 | 20 |
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 432 DPS.
Pick King Slime Trophy if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Detonator).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Detonator or King Slime Trophy? +
Detonator averages 936.0 DPS with crit. King Slime Trophy averages 504.0 DPS with crit. Detonator is ahead by 432.0 DPS.
Are Detonator and King Slime Trophy from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.