Hellfire Arrow vs Sandgun
The verdict
With crit factored in, Sandgun puts out 117.0 DPS against 0.0 for Hellfire Arrow. Base hits are Hellfire Arrow 13 vs Sandgun 30, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Hellfire Arrow hits with more knockback (8 vs 5), 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 | Hellfire Arrow | Sandgun |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 13 | 30 |
| Use time | 0 ticks | 16 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 8 | 5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 6.5 | 12 |
| Sells for | 20 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (30 vs 13).
- Pure DPS matters most — Sandgun wins by 117 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Hellfire Arrow or Sandgun? +
Hellfire Arrow averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Sandgun averages 117.0 DPS with crit. Sandgun is ahead by 117.0 DPS.
Is Hellfire Arrow or Sandgun faster to use? +
Both share the same 0-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Hellfire Arrow and Sandgun use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Hellfire Arrow and Sandgun from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.