// weapon comparison
Proximity Mine Launcher vs Pulse Bow
Ranged weapons · lunar tier
Proximity Mine Launcher
Ranged
DPS with crit: 99.8
DPS without crit: 96.0
Pulse Bow
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 257
DPS without crit: 240
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Proximity Mine Launcher | Pulse Bow |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 80 | 80 |
| Use time | 50 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 7% |
| Knockback | 4 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 18 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 12 | 7.75 |
| Sells for | — | 5 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Proximity Mine Launcher if…
Pick Pulse Bow if…
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 50).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+3% over Proximity Mine Launcher).
- Pure DPS matters most — Pulse Bow wins by 157 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Proximity Mine Launcher or Pulse Bow? +
Proximity Mine Launcher averages 99.8 DPS with crit. Pulse Bow averages 256.8 DPS with crit. Pulse Bow is ahead by 157.0 DPS.
Are Proximity Mine Launcher and Pulse Bow from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.