// weapon comparison
Butcher's Chainsaw vs Sniper Rifle
Melee weapons · expert tier
Butcher's Chainsaw
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 990
DPS without crit: 900
Sniper Rifle
Melee
DPS with crit: 347
DPS without crit: 333
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Butcher's Chainsaw | Sniper Rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 120 | 200 |
| Use time | 8 ticks | 36 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 4% |
| Knockback | 8 | 8 |
| Defense | 2 | 11 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 30 |
| Shoot speed | 48 | 16 |
| Sells for | 40 | 4 50 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Butcher's Chainsaw if…
- You prefer faster use time (8 ticks vs 36).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Sniper Rifle).
- Pure DPS matters most — Butcher's Chainsaw wins by 643 DPS.
Pick Sniper Rifle if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (200 vs 120).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Butcher's Chainsaw or Sniper Rifle? +
Butcher's Chainsaw averages 990.0 DPS with crit. Sniper Rifle averages 346.7 DPS with crit. Butcher's Chainsaw is ahead by 643.3 DPS.
Are Butcher's Chainsaw and Sniper Rifle from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.