// weapon comparison
Rocket IV vs Sandgun
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Rocket IV
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Sandgun
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 117
DPS without crit: 113
The verdict
With crit factored in, Sandgun puts out 117.0 DPS against 0.0 for Rocket IV. Base hits are Rocket IV 65 vs Sandgun 30, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Rocket IV hits with more knockback (6 vs 5), 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 IV | Sandgun |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 65 | 30 |
| Use time | 0 ticks | 16 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 12 |
| Sells for | — | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Rocket IV if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (65 vs 30).
Pick Sandgun if…
- Pure DPS matters most — Sandgun wins by 117 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Rocket IV or Sandgun? +
Rocket IV averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Sandgun averages 117.0 DPS with crit. Sandgun is ahead by 117.0 DPS.
Is Rocket IV or Sandgun faster to use? +
Both share the same 0-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Rocket IV and Sandgun use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Rocket IV and Sandgun from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.