// weapon comparison

Sake vs Star Cannon

Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatSakeStar Cannon
Damage8055
Use time17 ticks12 ticks
Crit chance7%4%
Knockback33
Defense180
Mana cost00
Shoot speed7.7514
Sells for 40 10

When to use which

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Pick Sake if…
  • You want higher raw damage per hit (80 vs 55).
  • You're stacking crit-chance gear (+3% over Star Cannon).
  • Pure DPS matters most — Sake wins by 16.1 DPS.
Pick Star Cannon if…
  • You prefer faster use time (12 ticks vs 17).

Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Sake or Star Cannon? +

Sake averages 302.1 DPS with crit. Star Cannon averages 286.0 DPS with crit. Sake is ahead by 16.1 DPS.

Are Sake and Star Cannon from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.