// weapon comparison
Musket vs Rocket III
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Musket
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 62.8
DPS without crit: 58.1
Rocket III
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Musket | Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 31 | 65 |
| Use time | 32 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 8% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5.25 | 6 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 9 | 0 |
| Sells for | — | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Musket if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+4% over Rocket III).
- Pure DPS matters most — Musket wins by 62.8 DPS.
Pick Rocket III if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (65 vs 31).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Musket or Rocket III? +
Musket averages 62.8 DPS with crit. Rocket III averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Musket is ahead by 62.8 DPS.
Are Musket and Rocket III from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.