// weapon comparison
Detonator vs Sticky Grenade
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Detonator
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 936
DPS without crit: 900
Sticky Grenade
Melee
DPS with crit: 96.0
DPS without crit: 80.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Detonator | Sticky Grenade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 150 | 60 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 45 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 5 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 1 |
| Mana cost | 12 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 5.5 |
| Sells for | 4 | 15 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Detonator if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (150 vs 60).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 45).
- Pure DPS matters most — Detonator wins by 840 DPS.
Pick Sticky Grenade if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Detonator).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Detonator or Sticky Grenade? +
Detonator averages 936.0 DPS with crit. Sticky Grenade averages 96.0 DPS with crit. Detonator is ahead by 840.0 DPS.
Are Detonator and Sticky Grenade from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.