Katana vs Knife
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The numbers say
Katana hits harder per shot — 45 vs 40 (a 5 point gap).
Knife fires faster — roughly 1.7 shots/sec vs 1.4 for Katana.
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Knife comes out ahead at ~67/s vs ~64/s for Katana.
Knife is the cheaper unlock (20 Keys vs 45 Keys).
| Stat | Katana | Knife |
|---|---|---|
| Category | melee | melee |
| Cost | 45 Keys | 20 Keys |
| Damage | 45 | 40 |
| Fire Rate | 0.70s | 0.60s |
| Ammo | — | — |
| Reload | — | — |
Katana
The Katana is a well balanced melee used by players of all skill levels, it has a solid M1 damage[citation needed, who said that?] and has a unique ability to deflect bullets back at opponents, making it a common choice for countering high-DPS weapons.
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.