// weapon comparison
Metal Detector vs Sniper Rifle
Melee weapons · expert tier
Metal Detector
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 1131
DPS without crit: 1029
Sniper Rifle
Melee
DPS with crit: 347
DPS without crit: 333
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Metal Detector | Sniper Rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 120 | 200 |
| Use time | 7 ticks | 36 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 4% |
| Knockback | 8 | 8 |
| Defense | 2 | 11 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 30 |
| Shoot speed | 48 | 16 |
| Sells for | 20 | 4 50 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Metal Detector if…
- You prefer faster use time (7 ticks vs 36).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+6% over Sniper Rifle).
- Pure DPS matters most — Metal Detector wins by 785 DPS.
Pick Sniper Rifle if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (200 vs 120).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Metal Detector or Sniper Rifle? +
Metal Detector averages 1131.4 DPS with crit. Sniper Rifle averages 346.7 DPS with crit. Metal Detector is ahead by 784.8 DPS.
Are Metal Detector and Sniper Rifle from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.