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RDR2 Complete Weapons Database

Updated for Patch 1.32

Last Check: Mar 19, 2024

All firearms, bows, and melee weapons mapped with damage and RPM statistics.

Cleaver VS Machete

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Cleaver

Melee

Machete

Melee

Winner

🏆 Machete

Cleaver	Stat	Machete
65	Base Damage	70 ✓
✓ 100	RPM	90
✓ 108	DPS	105
50	Accuracy	50
50	Movement Speed	50
0%	Armor Pen	0%
1.800s	TTK (Close)	1.333s ✓
4	Shots to Kill	3 ✓
2.00x	HS Multiplier	2.00x
6	Magazine	6
2.000s	Reload Speed	2.000s

📊 TTK by Range

Close Range1.800s

Medium Range1.800s

Long Range2.400s

Cleaver

Machete

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Machete

Machete has a 0.467s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Cleaver

Better damage retention at medium distance

Long Range (30m+)

Machete

Superior long-range damage retention

Against Armor (40%)

Machete

Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Cleaver vs Machete in Red Dead Redemption 2

The Cleaver's 108 DPS output is the deciding edge here, outpacing the 105 DPS alternative in sustained firefights. Shots-to-kill: 4 for the Cleaver, 3 for the Machete. Converting that to clock time, the Machete lands kills in 1.333s where the other needs 1.800s.

Ultimately, the Machete provides a mathematically superior profile, meaning it will win more 50/50 duels when shots are traded equally.

Cleaver Rivals

CLEAVER vs BROKEN-PIRATE-SWORD→CLEAVER vs HATCHET→CLEAVER vs MACHETE→CLEAVER vs HUNTING-KNIFE→

Machete Rivals

MACHETE vs BROKEN-PIRATE-SWORD→MACHETE vs HATCHET→MACHETE vs CLEAVER→MACHETE vs HUNTING-KNIFE→

Weapon Familiarity and Condition

Weapons perform better the more you use them.

Stat Ratings

Damage

Base power before ammo modifiers.

Ammo Types

Express ammo provides a sheer damage boost.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Methodology & Data Integrity

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.