// weapon comparison
Rocket II vs Tendon Bow
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Rocket II
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Tendon Bow
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 39.5
DPS without crit: 38.0
The verdict
With crit factored in, Tendon Bow puts out 39.5 DPS against 0.0 for Rocket II. Base hits are Rocket II 40 vs Tendon Bow 19, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Rocket II hits with more knockback (4 vs 1), 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 | Tendon Bow |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 40 | 19 |
| Use time | 0 ticks | 30 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 1 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 6.7 |
| Sells for | — | 36 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Rocket II if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (40 vs 19).
Pick Tendon Bow if…
- Pure DPS matters most — Tendon Bow wins by 39.5 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Rocket II or Tendon Bow? +
Rocket II averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Tendon Bow averages 39.5 DPS with crit. Tendon Bow is ahead by 39.5 DPS.
Is Rocket II or Tendon Bow faster to use? +
Both share the same 0-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Rocket II and Tendon Bow use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Rocket II and Tendon Bow from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.