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