// weapon comparison
Hardened Crimsand Block vs Sandstone Block
Magic weapons · early-hardmode tier
Hardened Crimsand Block
Magic
DPS with crit: 250
DPS without crit: 240
Sandstone Block
Magic
DPS with crit: 250
DPS without crit: 240
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Hardened Crimsand Block | Sandstone Block |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 40 | 40 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 2 |
| Defense | 5 | 5 |
| Mana cost | 15 | 15 |
| Shoot speed | 1 | 1 |
| Sells for | 80 | 80 |
When to use which
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Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Hardened Crimsand Block or Sandstone Block? +
Hardened Crimsand Block averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Sandstone Block averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Are Hardened Crimsand Block and Sandstone Block from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.