// weapon comparison

Rocket III vs Star Cannon

Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatRocket IIIStar Cannon
Damage6555
Use time0 ticks12 ticks
Crit chance4%4%
Knockback63
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed014
Sells for 10

When to use which

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Pick Rocket III if…
  • You want higher raw damage per hit (65 vs 55).
Pick Star Cannon if…
  • Pure DPS matters most — Star Cannon wins by 286 DPS.

Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Rocket III or Star Cannon? +

Rocket III averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon averages 286.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon is ahead by 286.0 DPS.

Are Rocket III and Star Cannon from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.