Pew-matic Horn vs Poisoned Knife
The verdict
With crit factored in, Pew-matic Horn puts out 83.2 DPS against 58.2 for Poisoned Knife — about 43% more damage per second. Base hits are Pew-matic Horn 20 vs Poisoned Knife 14, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Poisoned Knife hits with more knockback (2.4 vs 1), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Ranged weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Pew-matic Horn | Poisoned Knife |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 20 | 14 |
| Use time | 15 ticks | 15 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 1 | 2.4 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 14 | 12 |
| Sells for | 30 | 12 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (20 vs 14).
- Pure DPS matters most — Pew-matic Horn wins by 25.0 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Pew-matic Horn or Poisoned Knife? +
Pew-matic Horn averages 83.2 DPS with crit. Poisoned Knife averages 58.2 DPS with crit. Pew-matic Horn is ahead by 25.0 DPS.
Is Pew-matic Horn or Poisoned Knife faster to use? +
Both share the same 15-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Pew-matic Horn and Poisoned Knife use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Ranged weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Pew-matic Horn and Poisoned Knife from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the unranked tier.