// weapon comparison

Musket vs Star Cannon

Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatMusketStar Cannon
Damage3155
Use time32 ticks12 ticks
Crit chance8%4%
Knockback5.253
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed914
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When to use which

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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.