// weapon comparison
Possessed Hatchet vs Venom Staff
Melee weapons · post-golem tier
Possessed Hatchet
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 357
DPS without crit: 343
Venom Staff
Melee
DPS with crit: 91.5
DPS without crit: 88.0
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Possessed Hatchet | Venom Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 80 | 44 |
| Use time | 14 ticks | 30 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 5 | 7 |
| Defense | 13 | 18 |
| Mana cost | 5 | 25 |
| Shoot speed | 12 | 14 |
| Sells for | 20 | 1 40 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Possessed Hatchet if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (80 vs 44).
- You prefer faster use time (14 ticks vs 30).
- Pure DPS matters most — Possessed Hatchet wins by 265 DPS.
Pick Venom Staff if…
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Possessed Hatchet or Venom Staff? +
Possessed Hatchet averages 356.6 DPS with crit. Venom Staff averages 91.5 DPS with crit. Possessed Hatchet is ahead by 265.1 DPS.
Are Possessed Hatchet and Venom Staff from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the post-golem tier.