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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.

Hatchet VS Hunting Knife

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Hatchet

Melee

Hunting Knife

Melee

Winner

🏆 Hatchet

Hatchet	Stat	Hunting Knife
✓ 80	Base Damage	50
80	RPM	120 ✓
✓ 107	DPS	100
50	Accuracy	50
50	Movement Speed	50
0%	Armor Pen	0%
1.500s	TTK (Close)	1.500s
✓ 3	Shots to Kill	4
2.00x	HS Multiplier	2.00x
6	Magazine	6
2.000s	Reload Speed	2.000s

📊 TTK by Range

Close Range1.500s

Medium Range1.500s

Long Range2.250s

Hatchet

Hunting Knife

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Hatchet

Hatchet has a 0.000s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Hatchet

Better damage retention at medium distance

Long Range (30m+)

Hatchet

Superior long-range damage retention

Against Armor (40%)

Hatchet

Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Hatchet vs Hunting Knife in Red Dead Redemption 2

Statistically separating the Hatchet from the Hunting Knife, the Hatchet exhibits a superior TTK of 1.500s over 1.500s. DPS metrics favor the Hatchet (107 vs 100). Lethality requires 3 impacts from the Hatchet and 4 from the Hunting Knife.

Mobility & Handling: Both weapons operate at similar movement speeds — positioning and cover usage matter more than weapon weight here.

Skill Factor: With stats this close, the deciding factor is player consistency. Recoil management and targeting discipline will have more impact than weapon choice in this matchup.

Data summary: Hatchet wins on TTK by 0ms and on DPS by 7 points. In most standard encounters, these margins are what determine the outcome when both players have equal aim.

Hatchet Rivals

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

Hunting Knife Rivals

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

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.