// weapon comparison
Phoenix Blaster vs Rocket III
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Phoenix Blaster
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 134
DPS without crit: 129
Rocket III
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Phoenix Blaster | Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 30 | 65 |
| Use time | 14 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 6 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 13 | 0 |
| Sells for | 70 | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Phoenix Blaster if…
- Pure DPS matters most — Phoenix Blaster wins by 134 DPS.
Pick Rocket III if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (65 vs 30).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Phoenix Blaster or Rocket III? +
Phoenix Blaster averages 133.7 DPS with crit. Rocket III averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Phoenix Blaster is ahead by 133.7 DPS.
Are Phoenix Blaster and Rocket III from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.