Axearang vs Iron Broadsword
The verdict
With crit factored in, Axearang puts out 62.4 DPS against 37.4 for Iron Broadsword — about 67% more damage per second. Base hits are Axearang 20 vs Iron Broadsword 12, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Iron Broadsword hits with more knockback (5.5 vs 5), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Melee 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 | Axearang | Iron Broadsword |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 20 | 12 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 20 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5 | 5.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 10.5 | 0 |
| Sells for | 30 | 3 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (20 vs 12).
- Pure DPS matters most — Axearang wins by 25.0 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Axearang or Iron Broadsword? +
Axearang averages 62.4 DPS with crit. Iron Broadsword averages 37.4 DPS with crit. Axearang is ahead by 25.0 DPS.
Is Axearang or Iron Broadsword faster to use? +
Both share the same 20-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Axearang and Iron Broadsword use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Axearang and Iron Broadsword from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the unranked tier.