// 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
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.
Are Rocket IV and Sandgun from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.