// weapon comparison
Rocket IV vs Star Cannon
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Rocket IV
Ranged
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
Star Cannon
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 286
DPS without crit: 275
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 →Pick Rocket IV 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 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.
Are Rocket IV and Star Cannon from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.