// weapon comparison
Item Frame vs Sandstone Block
Magic weapons · early-hardmode tier
Item Frame
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 | Item Frame | 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
open DPS calculator →Pick Item Frame if…
Pick Sandstone Block if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Item Frame or Sandstone Block? +
Item Frame averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Sandstone Block averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Are Item Frame and Sandstone Block from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.