Fists vs Knife
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The numbers say
Knife hits harder per shot — 40 vs 30 (a 10 point gap).
Fists fires faster — roughly 2.9 shots/sec vs 1.7 for Knife.
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Fists comes out ahead at ~86/s vs ~67/s for Knife.
Fists is the cheaper unlock (Free vs 20 Keys).
| Stat | Fists | Knife |
|---|---|---|
| Category | melee | melee |
| Cost | Free | 20 Keys |
| Damage | 30 | 40 |
| Fire Rate | 0.35s | 0.60s |
| Ammo | — | — |
| Reload | — | — |
Fists
The Fists are a weapon that is very useful in getting on your ground after firing at the enemy, and also good for cancelling out unnecessary shoot cooldowns or reload cooldowns for weapons like the Sniper. This is the default melee weapon that you get for free when you join the game.
Knife
The Knife is a close-quarters Standard weapon known for its ability to one shot an opponent. It is typically effective for unexpected, sneaky attacks or finishing off opponents. Its versatility and unpredictability in various combat scenarios make it a valuable tool for players looking to outsmart their enemies in close-range encounters.