Weapon Familiarity and Condition
Weapons perform better the more you use them.
All firearms, bows, and melee weapons mapped with damage and RPM statistics.
Frontier Mechanics Comparison


| Broken Pirate Sword | Stat | Machete |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ 85 | Base Damage | 70 |
| 80 | RPM | 90 ✓ |
| ✓ 113 | DPS | 105 |
| 50 | Accuracy | 50 |
| 50 | Movement Speed | 50 |
| 0% | Armor Pen | 0% |
| 1.500s | TTK (Close) | 1.333s ✓ |
| 3 | Shots to Kill | 3 |
| 2.00x | HS Multiplier | 2.00x |
| 6 | Magazine | 6 |
| 2.000s | Reload Speed | 2.000s |
Mobility & Handling: Neither weapon dominates in mobility — both options allow similar rotational flexibility in engagements. Breaking down the Broken Pirate Sword against the Machete shows the Machete securing the fastest TTK (1.333s compared to 1.500s). When we evaluate raw damage per second, the Broken Pirate Sword shines with 113 DPS versus 105. The Broken Pirate Sword needs 3 lethal hits; the Machete needs 3.
Squad Role: In squad contexts, the Machete fits best as an entry fragger given its elimination profile. For cover and support roles, consider the range characteristics of the alternative weapon.
Data summary: Machete wins on TTK by 167ms and on DPS by 8 points. In most standard encounters, these margins are what determine the outcome when both players have equal aim.
Weapons perform better the more you use them.
Base power before ammo modifiers.
Express ammo provides a sheer damage boost.
All calculations are based on verified data extracted from Red Dead Redemption 2 Patch 1.32 game files. We cross-reference values with in-game testing to ensure 99.9% accuracy for competitive play.
All stats matched with GTABase ratings.
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