// weapon comparison
Butcher's Chainsaw vs SWAT Helmet
Melee weapons · expert tier
Butcher's Chainsaw
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 990
DPS without crit: 900
SWAT Helmet
Melee
DPS with crit: 480
DPS without crit: 400
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Butcher's Chainsaw | SWAT Helmet |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20 |
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 SWAT Helmet if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+10% over Butcher's Chainsaw).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Butcher's Chainsaw or SWAT Helmet? +
Butcher's Chainsaw averages 990.0 DPS with crit. SWAT Helmet averages 480.0 DPS with crit. Butcher's Chainsaw is ahead by 510.0 DPS.
Are Butcher's Chainsaw and SWAT Helmet from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.