// weapon comparison
Handgun vs Star Cannon
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Handgun
Ranged
DPS with crit: 108
DPS without crit: 104
Star Cannon
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 286
DPS without crit: 275
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Handgun | Star Cannon |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 26 | 55 |
| Use time | 15 ticks | 12 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 3 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 14 |
| Sells for | — | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Handgun if…
Pick Star Cannon if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 26).
- You prefer faster use time (12 ticks vs 15).
- Pure DPS matters most — Star Cannon wins by 178 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Handgun or Star Cannon? +
Handgun averages 108.2 DPS with crit. Star Cannon averages 286.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon is ahead by 177.8 DPS.
Are Handgun and Star Cannon from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.