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