Keybrand vs True Excalibur
The verdict
With crit factored in, Keybrand puts out 365.4 DPS against 249.6 for True Excalibur — about 46% more damage per second. Base hits are Keybrand 105 vs True Excalibur 72, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
True Excalibur swings faster at a 18-tick use time versus 20, so it lands on-hit debuffs like ichor, procs set bonuses, and reapplies knockback more often — an edge the flat DPS figure understates.
Keybrand also carries the higher base crit chance (16% vs 4%), which scales further with crit-boosting armor and accessories.
For crowd control, Keybrand hits with more knockback (6.5 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 | Keybrand | True Excalibur |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 105 | 72 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 18 ticks |
| Crit chance | 16% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 4.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 15.9 | 11 |
| Sells for | — | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (105 vs 72).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+12% over True Excalibur).
- Pure DPS matters most — Keybrand wins by 116 DPS.
- You prefer faster use time (18 ticks vs 20).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Keybrand or True Excalibur? +
Keybrand averages 365.4 DPS with crit. True Excalibur averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Keybrand is ahead by 115.8 DPS.
Is Keybrand or True Excalibur faster to use? +
True Excalibur has the shorter 18-tick use time, so it attacks faster than Keybrand at 20 ticks.
Do Keybrand and True Excalibur use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Keybrand and True Excalibur from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.