// weapon comparison
Sniper Rifle vs The Horseman's Blade
Melee weapons · expert tier
Sniper Rifle
Melee
DPS with crit: 347
DPS without crit: 333
The Horseman's Blade
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 415
DPS without crit: 346
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Sniper Rifle | The Horseman's Blade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 200 | 150 |
| Use time | 36 ticks | 26 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 20% |
| Knockback | 8 | 7.5 |
| Defense | 11 | 2 |
| Mana cost | 30 | 6 |
| Shoot speed | 16 | 15 |
| Sells for | 4 50 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Sniper Rifle if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (200 vs 150).
Pick The Horseman's Blade if…
- You prefer faster use time (26 ticks vs 36).
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+16% over Sniper Rifle).
- Pure DPS matters most — The Horseman's Blade wins by 68.7 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Sniper Rifle or The Horseman's Blade? +
Sniper Rifle averages 346.7 DPS with crit. The Horseman's Blade averages 415.4 DPS with crit. The Horseman's Blade is ahead by 68.7 DPS.
Are Sniper Rifle and The Horseman's Blade from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.