// weapon comparison
Shifting Sands Dye vs Star Cannon
Ranged weapons · pre-hardmode tier
Shifting Sands Dye
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 624
DPS without crit: 600
Star Cannon
Ranged
DPS with crit: 286
DPS without crit: 275
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Shifting Sands Dye | Star Cannon |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 100 | 55 |
| Use time | 10 ticks | 12 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 0.25 | 3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 12 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 30 | 14 |
| Sells for | 30 | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Shifting Sands Dye if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (100 vs 55).
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 12).
- Pure DPS matters most — Shifting Sands Dye wins by 338 DPS.
Pick Star Cannon if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Shifting Sands Dye or Star Cannon? +
Shifting Sands Dye averages 624.0 DPS with crit. Star Cannon averages 286.0 DPS with crit. Shifting Sands Dye is ahead by 338.0 DPS.
Are Shifting Sands Dye and Star Cannon from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.