// weapon comparison
Dart Rifle vs Flamethrower
Ranged weapons · mech tier
Dart Rifle
Ranged
DPS with crit: 85.4
DPS without crit: 82.1
Flamethrower
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 364
DPS without crit: 350
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Dart Rifle | Flamethrower |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 52 | 35 |
| Use time | 38 ticks | 6 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5.5 | 0.3 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 10 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 14.5 | 7 |
| Sells for | 1 60 | 10 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Dart Rifle if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (52 vs 35).
Pick Flamethrower if…
- You prefer faster use time (6 ticks vs 38).
- Pure DPS matters most — Flamethrower wins by 279 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Dart Rifle or Flamethrower? +
Dart Rifle averages 85.4 DPS with crit. Flamethrower averages 364.0 DPS with crit. Flamethrower is ahead by 278.6 DPS.
Are Dart Rifle and Flamethrower from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the mech tier.