// weapon comparison
Butcher's Chainsaw vs Paladin's Hammer
Melee weapons · expert tier
Butcher's Chainsaw
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 990
DPS without crit: 900
Paladin's Hammer
Melee
DPS with crit: 480
DPS without crit: 400
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Butcher's Chainsaw | Paladin's Hammer |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 120 | 100 |
| Use time | 8 ticks | 15 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 20% |
| Knockback | 8 | 9 |
| Defense | 2 | 10 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 15 |
| Shoot speed | 48 | 14 |
| Sells for | 40 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Butcher's Chainsaw if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (120 vs 100).
- You prefer faster use time (8 ticks vs 15).
- Pure DPS matters most — Butcher's Chainsaw wins by 510 DPS.
Pick Paladin's Hammer if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+10% over Butcher's Chainsaw).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Butcher's Chainsaw or Paladin's Hammer? +
Butcher's Chainsaw averages 990.0 DPS with crit. Paladin's Hammer averages 480.0 DPS with crit. Butcher's Chainsaw is ahead by 510.0 DPS.
Are Butcher's Chainsaw and Paladin's Hammer from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.