// weapon comparison

Molten Fury vs Rocket II

Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier

The verdict

With crit factored in, Molten Fury puts out 87.9 DPS against 0.0 for Rocket II. Base hits are Molten Fury 31 vs Rocket II 40, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.

For crowd control, Rocket II hits with more knockback (4 vs 2), 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
StatMolten FuryRocket II
Damage3140
Use time22 ticks0 ticks
Crit chance4%4%
Knockback24
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed80
Sells for 54

When to use which

open DPS calculator →
Pick Molten Fury if…
  • Pure DPS matters most — Molten Fury wins by 87.9 DPS.
Pick Rocket II if…
  • You want higher raw damage per hit (40 vs 31).

Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Molten Fury or Rocket II? +

Molten Fury averages 87.9 DPS with crit. Rocket II averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Molten Fury is ahead by 87.9 DPS.

Is Molten Fury or Rocket II faster to use? +

Both share the same 22-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.

Do Molten Fury and Rocket II use the same class build? +

Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.

Are Molten Fury and Rocket II from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.