// weapon comparison
Brand of the Inferno vs Ginger Beard
Melee weapons · mech tier
Brand of the Inferno
Melee
DPS with crit: 296
DPS without crit: 285
Ginger Beard
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 504
DPS without crit: 420
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Brand of the Inferno | Ginger Beard |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 95 | 70 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 7 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 11 | 20 |
| Sells for | 20 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Brand of the Inferno if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (95 vs 70).
Pick Ginger Beard if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Brand of the Inferno).
- Pure DPS matters most — Ginger Beard wins by 208 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Brand of the Inferno or Ginger Beard? +
Brand of the Inferno averages 296.4 DPS with crit. Ginger Beard averages 504.0 DPS with crit. Ginger Beard is ahead by 207.6 DPS.
Are Brand of the Inferno and Ginger Beard from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the mech tier.