// weapon comparison
Keybrand vs Zenith
Melee weapons · lunar tier
Keybrand
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 365
DPS without crit: 315
Zenith
Melee
DPS with crit: 0.0
DPS without crit: 0.0
The verdict
With crit factored in, Keybrand puts out 365.4 DPS against 0.0 for Zenith. Base hits are Keybrand 105 vs Zenith 190, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
Keybrand also carries the higher base crit chance (16% vs 10%), which scales further with crit-boosting armor and accessories.
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 | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 105 | 190 |
| Use time | 20 ticks | 0 ticks |
| Crit chance | 16% | 10% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 15.9 | 16 |
| Sells for | — | 4 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Keybrand if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Zenith).
- Pure DPS matters most — Keybrand wins by 365 DPS.
Pick Zenith if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (190 vs 105).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Keybrand or Zenith? +
Keybrand averages 365.4 DPS with crit. Zenith averages 0.0 DPS with crit. Keybrand is ahead by 365.4 DPS.
Is Keybrand or Zenith faster to use? +
Both share the same 20-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Keybrand and Zenith use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Keybrand and Zenith from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.