// weapon comparison
Pulse Bow vs Solar Monolith
Ranged weapons · lunar tier
Pulse Bow
Ranged
DPS with crit: 257
DPS without crit: 240
Solar Monolith
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 624
DPS without crit: 600
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Pulse Bow | Solar Monolith |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 80 | 100 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 7% | 4% |
| Knockback | 3 | 0.25 |
| Defense | 18 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 12 |
| Shoot speed | 7.75 | 30 |
| Sells for | 5 | 30 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Pulse Bow if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+3% over Solar Monolith).
Pick Solar Monolith if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 80).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Solar Monolith wins by 367 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Pulse Bow or Solar Monolith? +
Pulse Bow averages 256.8 DPS with crit. Solar Monolith averages 624.0 DPS with crit. Solar Monolith is ahead by 367.2 DPS.
Are Pulse Bow and Solar Monolith from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.