// weapon comparison
Dart Rifle vs Life Drain
Ranged weapons · mech tier
Dart Rifle
Ranged
DPS with crit: 85.4
DPS without crit: 82.1
Life Drain
Ranged
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 182
DPS without crit: 175
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Dart Rifle | Life Drain |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 52 | 35 |
| Use time | 38 ticks | 12 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 10 | 10 |
| Shoot speed | 14.5 | 10 |
| Sells for | 1 60 | 1 60 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Dart Rifle if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (52 vs 35).
Pick Life Drain if…
- You prefer faster use time (12 ticks vs 38).
- Pure DPS matters most — Life Drain wins by 96.6 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Dart Rifle or Life Drain? +
Dart Rifle averages 85.4 DPS with crit. Life Drain averages 182.0 DPS with crit. Life Drain is ahead by 96.6 DPS.
Are Dart Rifle and Life Drain from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the mech tier.