Musket vs Rocket IV
The verdict
With crit factored in, Musket puts out 62.8 DPS against 0.0 for Rocket IV. Base hits are Musket 31 vs Rocket IV 65, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Musket also carries the higher base crit chance (8% vs 4%), which scales further with crit-boosting armor and accessories.
For crowd control, Rocket IV hits with more knockback (6 vs 5.25), 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 | Musket | Rocket IV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 →- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+4% over Rocket IV).
- Pure DPS matters most — Musket wins by 62.8 DPS.
- You want higher raw damage per hit (65 vs 31).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Musket or Rocket IV? +
Musket averages 62.8 DPS with crit. Rocket IV averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Musket is ahead by 62.8 DPS.
Is Musket or Rocket IV faster to use? +
Both share the same 32-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Musket and Rocket IV use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Musket and Rocket IV from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.