// weapon comparison
Metal Detector vs The Horseman's Blade
Melee weapons · expert tier
Metal Detector
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 1131
DPS without crit: 1029
The Horseman's Blade
Melee
DPS with crit: 415
DPS without crit: 346
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Metal Detector | The Horseman's Blade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 120 | 150 |
| Use time | 7 ticks | 26 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 20% |
| Knockback | 8 | 7.5 |
| Defense | 2 | 2 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 6 |
| Shoot speed | 48 | 15 |
| Sells for | 20 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Metal Detector if…
- You prefer faster use time (7 ticks vs 26).
- Pure DPS matters most — Metal Detector wins by 716 DPS.
Pick The Horseman's Blade if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (150 vs 120).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+10% over Metal Detector).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Metal Detector or The Horseman's Blade? +
Metal Detector averages 1131.4 DPS with crit. The Horseman's Blade averages 415.4 DPS with crit. Metal Detector is ahead by 716.0 DPS.
Are Metal Detector and The Horseman's Blade from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.