// weapon comparison
Detonator vs Vicious Mushroom
Melee weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Detonator
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 936
DPS without crit: 900
Vicious Mushroom
Melee
DPS with crit: 312
DPS without crit: 300
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Detonator | Vicious Mushroom |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 150 | 100 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 20 |
| Mana cost | 12 | 14 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 14 |
| Sells for | 4 | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Detonator if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (150 vs 100).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Detonator wins by 624 DPS.
Pick Vicious Mushroom if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Detonator or Vicious Mushroom? +
Detonator averages 936.0 DPS with crit. Vicious Mushroom averages 312.0 DPS with crit. Detonator is ahead by 624.0 DPS.
Are Detonator and Vicious Mushroom from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.