Flamethrower vs Phantom Phoenix
The verdict
With crit factored in, Flamethrower puts out 364.0 DPS against 110.9 for Phantom Phoenix — about 228% more damage per second. Base hits are Flamethrower 35 vs Phantom Phoenix 32, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Flamethrower swings faster at a 6-tick use time versus 18, so it lands on-hit debuffs like ichor, procs set bonuses, and reapplies knockback more often — an edge the flat DPS figure understates.
For crowd control, Phantom Phoenix hits with more knockback (2 vs 0.3), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Ranged weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Flamethrower | Phantom Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 35 | 32 |
| Use time | 6 ticks | 18 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 0.3 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 7 | 20 |
| Sells for | 10 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (35 vs 32).
- You prefer faster use time (6 ticks vs 18).
- Pure DPS matters most — Flamethrower wins by 253 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Flamethrower or Phantom Phoenix? +
Flamethrower averages 364.0 DPS with crit. Phantom Phoenix averages 110.9 DPS with crit. Flamethrower is ahead by 253.1 DPS.
Is Flamethrower or Phantom Phoenix faster to use? +
Flamethrower has the shorter 6-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Phantom Phoenix at 18 ticks.
Do Flamethrower and Phantom Phoenix use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Flamethrower and Phantom Phoenix from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the mech tier.