Phoenix Blaster vs Rocket III
The verdict
With crit factored in, Phoenix Blaster puts out 133.7 DPS against 0.0 for Rocket III. Base hits are Phoenix Blaster 30 vs Rocket III 65, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Rocket III hits with more knockback (6 vs 2), 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 | 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 →- Pure DPS matters most — Phoenix Blaster wins by 134 DPS.
- 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.
Is Phoenix Blaster or Rocket III faster to use? +
Both share the same 14-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Phoenix Blaster and Rocket III use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Phoenix Blaster and Rocket III from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.