// weapon comparison
Rocket II vs Rocket III
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Rocket II
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Rocket III
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
The verdict
Rocket II and Rocket III land on the same 0.0 DPS on paper, so the choice comes down to reach, playstyle and which weapon fits your accessories.
For crowd control, Rocket III hits with more knockback (6 vs 4), 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 | Rocket II | Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 40 | 65 |
| Use time | 0 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 6 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 0 |
| Sells for | — | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Rocket II if…
Pick Rocket III if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (65 vs 40).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Rocket II or Rocket III? +
Rocket II averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Rocket III averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.
Is Rocket II or Rocket III faster to use? +
Both share the same 0-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Rocket II and Rocket III use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Rocket II and Rocket III from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.