// weapon comparison
Molten Fury vs Star Cannon
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Molten Fury
Ranged
DPS with crit: 87.9
DPS without crit: 84.5
Star Cannon
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 286
DPS without crit: 275
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Molten Fury | Star Cannon |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 31 | 55 |
| Use time | 22 ticks | 12 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 8 | 14 |
| Sells for | 54 | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Molten Fury if…
Pick Star Cannon if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 31).
- You prefer faster use time (12 ticks vs 22).
- Pure DPS matters most — Star Cannon wins by 198 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Molten Fury or Star Cannon? +
Molten Fury averages 87.9 DPS with crit. Star Cannon averages 286.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon is ahead by 198.1 DPS.
Are Molten Fury and Star Cannon from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.