// weapon comparison
Butcher's Chainsaw vs Metal Detector
Melee weapons · expert tier
Butcher's Chainsaw
Melee
DPS with crit: 990
DPS without crit: 900
Metal Detector
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 1131
DPS without crit: 1029
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Butcher's Chainsaw | Metal Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 120 | 120 |
| Use time | 8 ticks | 7 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 10% |
| Knockback | 8 | 8 |
| Defense | 2 | 2 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 6 |
| Shoot speed | 48 | 48 |
| Sells for | 40 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Butcher's Chainsaw if…
Pick Metal Detector if…
- You prefer faster use time (7 ticks vs 8).
- Pure DPS matters most — Metal Detector wins by 141 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Butcher's Chainsaw or Metal Detector? +
Butcher's Chainsaw averages 990.0 DPS with crit. Metal Detector averages 1131.4 DPS with crit. Metal Detector is ahead by 141.4 DPS.
Are Butcher's Chainsaw and Metal Detector from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.