Molten Fury vs Rocket III
The verdict
With crit factored in, Molten Fury puts out 87.9 DPS against 0.0 for Rocket III. Base hits are Molten Fury 31 vs Rocket III 65, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Rocket III hits with more knockback (6 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| Stat | Molten Fury | Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 31 | 65 |
| Use time | 22 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 6 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 8 | 0 |
| Sells for | 54 | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- Pure DPS matters most — Molten Fury wins by 87.9 DPS.
- You want higher raw damage per hit (65 vs 31).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Molten Fury or Rocket III? +
Molten Fury averages 87.9 DPS with crit. Rocket III averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Molten Fury is ahead by 87.9 DPS.
Is Molten Fury or Rocket III faster to use? +
Both share the same 22-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Molten Fury and Rocket III use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Molten Fury and Rocket III from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.