// weapon comparison
Phoenix Blaster vs Star Cannon
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Phoenix Blaster
Ranged
DPS with crit: 134
DPS without crit: 129
Star Cannon
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 286
DPS without crit: 275
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Phoenix Blaster | Star Cannon |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 30 | 55 |
| Use time | 14 ticks | 12 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 2 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 13 | 14 |
| Sells for | 70 | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Phoenix Blaster if…
Pick Star Cannon if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 30).
- You prefer faster use time (12 ticks vs 14).
- Pure DPS matters most — Star Cannon wins by 152 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Phoenix Blaster or Star Cannon? +
Phoenix Blaster averages 133.7 DPS with crit. Star Cannon averages 286.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon is ahead by 152.3 DPS.
Are Phoenix Blaster and Star Cannon from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.