Riot Shield vs Scythe
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The numbers say
Scythe hits harder per shot — 35 vs 25 (a 10 point gap).
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Scythe comes out ahead at ~50/s vs ~36/s for Riot Shield.
Scythe is the cheaper unlock (40 Keys vs 45 Keys).
| Stat | Riot Shield | Scythe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | melee | melee |
| Cost | 45 Keys | 40 Keys |
| Damage | 25 | 35 |
| Fire Rate | 0.70s | 0.70s |
| Ammo | — | — |
| Reload | — | — |
Riot Shield
The Riot Shield is a weapon that is a good choice for counter strategies, as it can block projectiles and damage from most weapons. Hitting an enemy with it will knock them back. The following weapons are not affected by Riot Shield: * Weapons with fire: Flamethrower, Flare Gun, Molotov * Weapons with explosions (AOE): Grenade Launcher, RPG, Exogun, Subspace Tripmine, Grenade, Satchel, and Distortion * The Spray
Standard rarity.
Scythe
The Scythe is a weapon known for its dashing ability. Its ability provides extensive mobility which is useful for movement and quick attacks.
Standard rarity.