// weapon comparison
Harpoon vs Rocket II
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Harpoon
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 52.0
DPS without crit: 50.0
Rocket II
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
The verdict
With crit factored in, Harpoon puts out 52.0 DPS against 0.0 for Rocket II. Base hits are Harpoon 25 vs Rocket II 40, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Harpoon hits with more knockback (6 vs 4), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Ranged weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Harpoon | Rocket II |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 25 | 40 |
| Use time | 30 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 4 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 15 | 0 |
| Sells for | 54 | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Harpoon if…
- Pure DPS matters most — Harpoon wins by 52.0 DPS.
Pick Rocket II if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (40 vs 25).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Harpoon or Rocket II? +
Harpoon averages 52.0 DPS with crit. Rocket II averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Harpoon is ahead by 52.0 DPS.
Is Harpoon or Rocket II faster to use? +
Both share the same 30-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Harpoon and Rocket II use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Harpoon and Rocket II from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.