// weapon comparison
Detonator vs Ship in a Bottle
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Detonator
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 936
DPS without crit: 900
Ship in a Bottle
Melee
DPS with crit: 504
DPS without crit: 420
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Detonator | Ship in a Bottle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 |
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 Ship in a Bottle if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Detonator).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Detonator or Ship in a Bottle? +
Detonator averages 936.0 DPS with crit. Ship in a Bottle averages 504.0 DPS with crit. Detonator is ahead by 432.0 DPS.
Are Detonator and Ship in a Bottle from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.