// weapon comparison
Paladin's Hammer vs Sniper Rifle
Melee weapons · expert tier
Paladin's Hammer
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 480
DPS without crit: 400
Sniper Rifle
Melee
DPS with crit: 347
DPS without crit: 333
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Paladin's Hammer | Sniper Rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 100 | 200 |
| Use time | 15 ticks | 36 ticks |
| Crit chance | 20% | 4% |
| Knockback | 9 | 8 |
| Defense | 10 | 11 |
| Mana cost | 15 | 30 |
| Shoot speed | 14 | 16 |
| Sells for | 2 | 4 50 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Paladin's Hammer if…
- You prefer faster use time (15 ticks vs 36).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Sniper Rifle).
- Pure DPS matters most — Paladin's Hammer wins by 133 DPS.
Pick Sniper Rifle if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (200 vs 100).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Paladin's Hammer or Sniper Rifle? +
Paladin's Hammer averages 480.0 DPS with crit. Sniper Rifle averages 346.7 DPS with crit. Paladin's Hammer is ahead by 133.3 DPS.
Are Paladin's Hammer and Sniper Rifle from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.