Rocket Launcher vs Tactical Shotgun
The verdict
With crit factored in, Rocket Launcher puts out 114.4 DPS against 66.1 for Tactical Shotgun — about 73% more damage per second. Base hits are Rocket Launcher 55 vs Tactical Shotgun 36, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Rocket Launcher swings faster at a 30-tick use time versus 34, so it lands on-hit debuffs like ichor, procs set bonuses, and reapplies knockback more often — an edge the flat DPS figure understates.
For crowd control, Tactical Shotgun hits with more knockback (7 vs 4), 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 Launcher | Tactical Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 55 | 36 |
| Use time | 30 ticks | 34 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 4 | 7 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 5 | 6 |
| Sells for | — | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 36).
- You prefer faster use time (30 ticks vs 34).
- Pure DPS matters most — Rocket Launcher wins by 48.3 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Rocket Launcher or Tactical Shotgun? +
Rocket Launcher averages 114.4 DPS with crit. Tactical Shotgun averages 66.1 DPS with crit. Rocket Launcher is ahead by 48.3 DPS.
Is Rocket Launcher or Tactical Shotgun faster to use? +
Rocket Launcher has the shorter 30-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Tactical Shotgun at 34 ticks.
Do Rocket Launcher and Tactical Shotgun use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Rocket Launcher and Tactical Shotgun from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.