Knife vs Trowel
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The numbers say
Trowel hits harder per shot — 50 vs 40 (a 10 point gap).
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Trowel comes out ahead at ~83/s vs ~67/s for Knife.
Knife is the cheaper unlock (20 Keys vs 200 Keys, Classic Bundle).
| Stat | Knife | Trowel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | melee | melee |
| Cost | 20 Keys | 200 Keys, Classic Bundle |
| Damage | 40 | 50 |
| Fire Rate | 0.60s | 0.60s |
| 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.
Trowel
The Trowel is a weapon that provides offense through its high base attack damage and defense through its ability. It also plays a role in area denial and hindering enemies, making it one of the most versatile weapons.
Prime rarity. Builds temporary brick cover in addition to its melee attack.

