// weapon comparison
Stopwatch vs SWAT Helmet
Melee weapons · expert tier
Stopwatch
Melee
winner · higher DPS
DPS with crit: 990
DPS without crit: 900
SWAT Helmet
Melee
DPS with crit: 480
DPS without crit: 400
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Stopwatch | SWAT Helmet |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 120 | 100 |
| Use time | 8 ticks | 15 ticks |
| Crit chance | 10% | 20% |
| Knockback | 8 | 9 |
| Defense | 2 | 10 |
| Mana cost | 6 | 15 |
| Shoot speed | 48 | 14 |
| Sells for | 20 | 20 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →Pick Stopwatch if…
- You want higher raw damage per hit (120 vs 100).
- You prefer faster use time (8 ticks vs 15).
- Pure DPS matters most — Stopwatch wins by 510 DPS.
Pick SWAT Helmet if…
- You're stacking crit-chance gear (+10% over Stopwatch).
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Stopwatch or SWAT Helmet? +
Stopwatch averages 990.0 DPS with crit. SWAT Helmet averages 480.0 DPS with crit. Stopwatch is ahead by 510.0 DPS.
Are Stopwatch and SWAT Helmet from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the expert tier.