// weapon comparison
Metal Detector vs Stopwatch
Melee weapons · expert tier
Metal Detector
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 1131
DPS without crit: 1029
Stopwatch
Melee
DPS with crit: 990
DPS without crit: 900
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Metal Detector | Stopwatch |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 120 | 120 |
| Use time | 7 ticks | 8 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 10% |
| Knockback | 8 | 8 |
| Defense | 2 | 2 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 6 |
| Shoot speed | 48 | 48 |
| Sells for | 20 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Metal Detector if…
- You prefer faster use time (7 ticks vs 8).
- Pure DPS matters most — Metal Detector wins by 141 DPS.
Pick Stopwatch if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Metal Detector or Stopwatch? +
Metal Detector averages 1131.4 DPS with crit. Stopwatch averages 990.0 DPS with crit. Metal Detector is ahead by 141.4 DPS.
Are Metal Detector and Stopwatch from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.