// weapon comparison
Metal Detector vs Paladin's Hammer
Melee weapons · expert tier
Metal Detector
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 1131
DPS without crit: 1029
Paladin's Hammer
Melee
DPS with crit: 480
DPS without crit: 400
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Metal Detector | Paladin's Hammer |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 120 | 100 |
| Use time | 7 ticks | 15 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 20% |
| Knockback | 8 | 9 |
| Defense | 2 | 10 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 15 |
| Shoot speed | 48 | 14 |
| Sells for | 20 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Metal Detector if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (120 vs 100).
- You prefer faster use time (7 ticks vs 15).
- Pure DPS matters most — Metal Detector wins by 651 DPS.
Pick Paladin's Hammer if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+10% over Metal Detector).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Metal Detector or Paladin's Hammer? +
Metal Detector averages 1131.4 DPS with crit. Paladin's Hammer averages 480.0 DPS with crit. Metal Detector is ahead by 651.4 DPS.
Are Metal Detector and Paladin's Hammer from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.