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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 Machete

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Hatchet

Melee

Machete

Melee

Winner

🏆 Machete

Hatchet	Stat	Machete
✓ 80	Base Damage	70
80	RPM	90 ✓
✓ 107	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

📊 TTK by Range

Close Range1.500s

Medium Range1.500s

Long Range2.250s

Hatchet

Machete

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Machete

Machete has a 0.167s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Hatchet

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: Hatchet vs Machete in Red Dead Redemption 2

The Hatchet's 107 DPS output is the deciding edge here, outpacing the 105 DPS alternative in sustained firefights. Shots-to-kill: 3 for the Hatchet, 3 for the Machete. Converting that to clock time, the Machete lands kills in 1.333s where the other needs 1.500s.

Data summary: Machete wins on TTK by 167ms and on DPS by 2 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→

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.