// weapon comparison
Excalibur vs Ginger Beard
Melee weapons · mech tier
Excalibur
Melee
DPS with crit: 225
DPS without crit: 216
Ginger Beard
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 504
DPS without crit: 420
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Excalibur | Ginger Beard |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 72 | 70 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 4.5 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 7 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 0 | 20 |
| Sells for | 4 60 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Excalibur if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (72 vs 70).
Pick Ginger Beard if…
- You prefer faster use time (10 ticks vs 20).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Excalibur).
- Pure DPS matters most — Ginger Beard wins by 279 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Excalibur or Ginger Beard? +
Excalibur averages 224.6 DPS with crit. Ginger Beard averages 504.0 DPS with crit. Ginger Beard is ahead by 279.4 DPS.
Are Excalibur and Ginger Beard from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the mech tier.