// weapon comparison
Butcher's Chainsaw vs Staff of Earth
Melee weapons · expert tier
Butcher's Chainsaw
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 990
DPS without crit: 900
Staff of Earth
Melee
DPS with crit: 900
DPS without crit: 750
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Butcher's Chainsaw | Staff of Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 120 | 125 |
| Use time | 8 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 20% |
| Knockback | 8 | 7.5 |
| Defense | 2 | 3 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 18 |
| Shoot speed | 48 | 12 |
| Sells for | 40 | 7 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Butcher's Chainsaw if…
- You prefer faster use time (8 ticks vs 10).
- Pure DPS matters most — Butcher's Chainsaw wins by 90.0 DPS.
Pick Staff of Earth if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (125 vs 120).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+10% over Butcher's Chainsaw).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Butcher's Chainsaw or Staff of Earth? +
Butcher's Chainsaw averages 990.0 DPS with crit. Staff of Earth averages 900.0 DPS with crit. Butcher's Chainsaw is ahead by 90.0 DPS.
Are Butcher's Chainsaw and Staff of Earth from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.