Knife vs Maul
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The numbers say
Maul hits harder per shot — 75 vs 40 (a 35 point gap).
Knife fires faster — roughly 1.7 shots/sec vs 1.0 for Maul.
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Maul comes out ahead at ~75/s vs ~67/s for Knife.
Knife is the cheaper unlock (20 Keys vs 550 Keys, Season Pass (Retired)).
| Stat | Knife | Maul |
|---|---|---|
| Category | melee | melee |
| Cost | 20 Keys | 550 Keys, Season Pass (Retired) |
| Damage | 40 | 75 |
| Fire Rate | 0.60s | 1.00s |
| Ammo | — | — |
| Reload | — | — |
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.
Maul
The Maul is a large hammer that delivers high damage; it has a slower attack rate than most weapons, and has a move speed de-buff.
Prime rarity. Has a jump-slam attack in addition to normal swings.