// weapon comparison

Detonator vs Rainbow String

Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatDetonatorRainbow String
Damage150190
Use time10 ticks25 ticks
Crit chance4%10%
Knockback56.5
Defense00
Mana cost120
Shoot speed1016
Sells for 4 60

When to use which

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Pick Detonator if…
  • You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 25).
  • Pure DPS matters most — Detonator wins by 434 DPS.
Pick Rainbow String if…
  • You want higher raw damage per hit (190 vs 150).
  • You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Detonator).

Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Detonator or Rainbow String? +

Detonator averages 936.0 DPS with crit. Rainbow String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Detonator is ahead by 434.4 DPS.

Are Detonator and Rainbow String from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.