// weapon comparison
Hardened Sand Block vs Medusa Head
Magic weapons · early-hardmode tier
Hardened Sand Block
Magic
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 250
DPS without crit: 240
Medusa Head
Magic
DPS with crit: 125
DPS without crit: 120
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Hardened Sand Block | Medusa Head |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 40 | 40 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 20 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
open DPS calculator →Pick Hardened Sand Block if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Hardened Sand Block wins by 125 DPS.
Pick Medusa Head if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Hardened Sand Block or Medusa Head? +
Hardened Sand Block averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Medusa Head averages 124.8 DPS with crit. Hardened Sand Block is ahead by 124.8 DPS.
Are Hardened Sand Block and Medusa Head from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.