Dao of Pow vs Frostbrand
The verdict
With crit factored in, Frostbrand puts out 101.9 DPS against 69.3 for Dao of Pow — about 47% more damage per second. Base hits are Dao of Pow 50 vs Frostbrand 49, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Frostbrand swings faster at a 30-tick use time versus 45, so it lands on-hit debuffs like ichor, procs set bonuses, and reapplies knockback more often — an edge the flat DPS figure understates.
For crowd control, Dao of Pow hits with more knockback (6 vs 4.5), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Melee weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Dao of Pow | Frostbrand |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 50 | 49 |
| Use time | 45 ticks | 30 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6 | 4.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 15 | 12 |
| Sells for | 2 88 | 5 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (50 vs 49).
- You prefer faster use time (30 ticks vs 45).
- Pure DPS matters most — Frostbrand wins by 32.6 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Dao of Pow or Frostbrand? +
Dao of Pow averages 69.3 DPS with crit. Frostbrand averages 101.9 DPS with crit. Frostbrand is ahead by 32.6 DPS.
Is Dao of Pow or Frostbrand faster to use? +
Frostbrand has the shorter 30-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Dao of Pow at 45 ticks.
Do Dao of Pow and Frostbrand use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Dao of Pow and Frostbrand from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the mech tier.