// weapon comparison
Metal Detector vs SWAT Helmet
Melee weapons · expert tier
Metal Detector
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 1131
DPS without crit: 1029
SWAT Helmet
Melee
DPS with crit: 480
DPS without crit: 400
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Metal Detector | SWAT Helmet |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20 |
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 SWAT Helmet if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+10% over Metal Detector).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Metal Detector or SWAT Helmet? +
Metal Detector averages 1131.4 DPS with crit. SWAT Helmet averages 480.0 DPS with crit. Metal Detector is ahead by 651.4 DPS.
Are Metal Detector and SWAT Helmet from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.