// weapon comparison

Medusa Head vs Sandstone Wall

Magic weapons · early-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatMedusa HeadSandstone Wall
Damage4040
Use time20 ticks7 ticks
Crit chance4%4%
Knockback22
Defense55
Mana cost1515
Shoot speed11
Sells for 80 80

When to use which

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Pick Medusa Head if…
Pick Sandstone Wall if…
  • You prefer faster use time (7 ticks vs 20).
  • Pure DPS matters most — Sandstone Wall wins by 232 DPS.

Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Medusa Head or Sandstone Wall? +

Medusa Head averages 124.8 DPS with crit. Sandstone Wall averages 356.6 DPS with crit. Sandstone Wall is ahead by 231.8 DPS.

Are Medusa Head and Sandstone Wall from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.