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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.

Hunting Knife VS Machete

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Hunting Knife

Melee

Machete

Melee

Winner

🏆 Machete

Hunting Knife	Stat	Machete
50	Base Damage	70 ✓
✓ 120	RPM	90
100	DPS	105 ✓
50	Accuracy	50
50	Movement Speed	50
0%	Armor Pen	0%
1.500s	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 Range1.500s

Medium Range2.000s

Long Range2.500s

Hunting Knife

Machete

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Machete

Machete has a 0.167s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Hunting Knife

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: Hunting Knife vs Machete in Red Dead Redemption 2

Statistically separating the Hunting Knife from the Machete, the Machete exhibits a superior TTK of 1.333s over 1.500s. DPS metrics favor the Machete (105 vs 100). Lethality requires 4 impacts from the Hunting Knife and 3 from the Machete.

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

Situational Use: The Machete excels in aggressive push scenarios where TTK dictates the outcome, while the Hunting Knife may outperform in defensive long-range holds with its different damage profile.

Data summary: Machete wins on TTK by 167ms and on DPS by 5 points. In most standard encounters, these margins are what determine the outcome when both players have equal aim.

Hunting Knife Rivals

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

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.