Rocket IV vs Star Cannon
The verdict
With crit factored in, Star Cannon puts out 286.0 DPS against 0.0 for Rocket IV. Base hits are Rocket IV 65 vs Star Cannon 55, 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 3), 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 | Star Cannon |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 65 | 55 |
| Use time | 0 ticks | 12 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 14 |
| Sells for | — | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (65 vs 55).
- Pure DPS matters most — Star Cannon wins by 286 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Rocket IV or Star Cannon? +
Rocket IV averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon averages 286.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon is ahead by 286.0 DPS.
Is Rocket IV or Star Cannon faster to use? +
Both share the same 0-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Rocket IV and Star Cannon use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Rocket IV and Star Cannon from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.