// weapon comparison
Musket vs Star Cannon
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Musket
Ranged
DPS with crit: 62.8
DPS without crit: 58.1
Star Cannon
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 286
DPS without crit: 275
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Musket | Star Cannon |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 31 | 55 |
| Use time | 32 ticks | 12 ticks |
| Crit chance | 8% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5.25 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 9 | 14 |
| Sells for | — | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Musket if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+4% over Star Cannon).
Pick Star Cannon if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 31).
- You prefer faster use time (12 ticks vs 32).
- Pure DPS matters most — Star Cannon wins by 223 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Musket or Star Cannon? +
Musket averages 62.8 DPS with crit. Star Cannon averages 286.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon is ahead by 223.2 DPS.
Are Musket and Star Cannon from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.