// weapon comparison
Rocket IV vs Sake
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Rocket IV
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Sake
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 302
DPS without crit: 282
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Rocket IV | Sake |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 65 | 80 |
| Use time | 0 ticks | 17 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 7% |
| Knockback | 6 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 18 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 7.75 |
| Sells for | — | 40 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Rocket IV if…
Pick Sake if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (80 vs 65).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+3% over Rocket IV).
- Pure DPS matters most — Sake wins by 302 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Rocket IV or Sake? +
Rocket IV averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Sake averages 302.1 DPS with crit. Sake is ahead by 302.1 DPS.
Are Rocket IV and Sake from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.