// weapon comparison
Metal Detector vs Tattered Bee Wing
Melee weapons · expert tier
Metal Detector
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 1131
DPS without crit: 1029
Tattered Bee Wing
Melee
DPS with crit: 720
DPS without crit: 600
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Metal Detector | Tattered Bee Wing |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 120 | 100 |
| Use time | 7 ticks | 10 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 20% |
| Knockback | 8 | 9 |
| Defense | 2 | 10 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 15 |
| Shoot speed | 48 | 14 |
| Sells for | 20 | 1 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 10).
- Pure DPS matters most — Metal Detector wins by 411 DPS.
Pick Tattered Bee Wing if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+10% over Metal Detector).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Metal Detector or Tattered Bee Wing? +
Metal Detector averages 1131.4 DPS with crit. Tattered Bee Wing averages 720.0 DPS with crit. Metal Detector is ahead by 411.4 DPS.
Are Metal Detector and Tattered Bee Wing from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.