// weapon comparison
Sake vs Star Cannon
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Sake
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 302
DPS without crit: 282
Star Cannon
Ranged
DPS with crit: 286
DPS without crit: 275
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Sake | Star Cannon |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 80 | 55 |
| Use time | 17 ticks | 12 ticks |
| Crit chance | 7% | 4% |
| Knockback | 3 | 3 |
| Defense | 18 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 7.75 | 14 |
| Sells for | 40 | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →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.