Space Gun vs Unholy Trident
The verdict
With crit factored in, Unholy Trident puts out 154.2 DPS against 73.4 for Space Gun — about 110% more damage per second. Base hits are Space Gun 20 vs Unholy Trident 42, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Unholy Trident hits with more knockback (6.5 vs 0.75), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Magic 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 | Space Gun | Unholy Trident |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 20 | 42 |
| Use time | 17 ticks | 17 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 0.75 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 9 |
| Shoot speed | 10 | 13 |
| Sells for | 40 | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (42 vs 20).
- Pure DPS matters most — Unholy Trident wins by 80.8 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Space Gun or Unholy Trident? +
Space Gun averages 73.4 DPS with crit. Unholy Trident averages 154.2 DPS with crit. Unholy Trident is ahead by 80.8 DPS.
Is Space Gun or Unholy Trident faster to use? +
Both share the same 17-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Space Gun and Unholy Trident use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Magic weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Space Gun and Unholy Trident from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the pre-hardmode tier.