// weapon comparison
Brand of the Inferno vs Sergeant United Shield
Melee weapons · mech tier
Brand of the Inferno
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 296
DPS without crit: 285
Sergeant United Shield
Melee
DPS with crit: 139
DPS without crit: 133
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Brand of the Inferno | Sergeant United Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 95 | 80 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 36 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 2 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 11 | 10 |
| Sells for | 20 | — |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Brand of the Inferno if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (95 vs 80).
- You prefer faster use time (20 ticks vs 36).
- Pure DPS matters most — Brand of the Inferno wins by 158 DPS.
Pick Sergeant United Shield if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Brand of the Inferno or Sergeant United Shield? +
Brand of the Inferno averages 296.4 DPS with crit. Sergeant United Shield averages 138.7 DPS with crit. Brand of the Inferno is ahead by 157.7 DPS.
Are Brand of the Inferno and Sergeant United Shield from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the mech tier.