// weapon comparison

Frostbrand vs Sleepy Octopod

Melee weapons · mech tier

The verdict

With crit factored in, Sleepy Octopod puts out 104.0 DPS against 101.9 for Frostbrand — about 2% more damage per second. Base hits are Frostbrand 49 vs Sleepy Octopod 50, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.

For crowd control, Sleepy Octopod hits with more knockback (7 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
StatFrostbrandSleepy Octopod
Damage4950
Use time30 ticks30 ticks
Crit chance4%4%
Knockback4.57
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed1224
Sells for 5 20

When to use which

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Pick Frostbrand if…
Pick Sleepy Octopod if…
  • You want higher raw damage per hit (50 vs 49).
  • Pure DPS matters most — Sleepy Octopod wins by 2.1 DPS.

Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Frostbrand or Sleepy Octopod? +

Frostbrand averages 101.9 DPS with crit. Sleepy Octopod averages 104.0 DPS with crit. Sleepy Octopod is ahead by 2.1 DPS.

Is Frostbrand or Sleepy Octopod faster to use? +

Both share the same 30-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.

Do Frostbrand and Sleepy Octopod use the same class build? +

Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.

Are Frostbrand and Sleepy Octopod from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the mech tier.