// weapon comparison
Hardened Ebonsand Block vs Hardened Sand Block
Magic weapons · early-hardmode tier
Hardened Ebonsand Block
Magic
DPS with crit: 250
DPS without crit: 240
Hardened Sand Block
Magic
DPS with crit: 250
DPS without crit: 240
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Hardened Ebonsand Block | Hardened Sand 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 Ebonsand Block or Hardened Sand Block? +
Hardened Ebonsand Block averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Hardened Sand Block averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Are Hardened Ebonsand Block and Hardened Sand Block from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.