// weapon comparison
Sandgun vs Star Cannon
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Sandgun
Ranged
DPS with crit: 117
DPS without crit: 113
Star Cannon
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 286
DPS without crit: 275
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Sandgun | Star Cannon |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 30 | 55 |
| Use time | 16 ticks | 12 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 12 | 14 |
| Sells for | 20 | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Sandgun if…
Pick Star Cannon if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (55 vs 30).
- You prefer faster use time (12 ticks vs 16).
- Pure DPS matters most — Star Cannon wins by 169 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Sandgun or Star Cannon? +
Sandgun averages 117.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon averages 286.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon is ahead by 169.0 DPS.
Are Sandgun and Star Cannon from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.