// weapon comparison
Handgun vs Rocket III
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Handgun
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 108
DPS without crit: 104
Rocket III
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Handgun | Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 26 | 65 |
| Use time | 15 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 3 | 6 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 0 |
| Sells for | — | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Handgun if…
- Pure DPS matters most — Handgun wins by 108 DPS.
Pick Rocket III if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (65 vs 26).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Handgun or Rocket III? +
Handgun averages 108.2 DPS with crit. Rocket III averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Handgun is ahead by 108.2 DPS.
Are Handgun and Rocket III from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.