// weapon comparison
Phoenix Blaster vs Rocket IV
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Phoenix Blaster
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 134
DPS without crit: 129
Rocket IV
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Phoenix Blaster | Rocket IV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 IV if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (65 vs 30).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Phoenix Blaster or Rocket IV? +
Phoenix Blaster averages 133.7 DPS with crit. Rocket IV averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Phoenix Blaster is ahead by 133.7 DPS.
Are Phoenix Blaster and Rocket IV from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.