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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.

Throwing Knife VS Tomahawk

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Throwing Knife

Throwable

Tomahawk

Throwable

Winner

🏆 Tomahawk

Throwing Knife	Stat	Tomahawk
60	Base Damage	80 ✓
✓ 40	RPM	30
40	DPS	40
50	Accuracy	50
50	Movement Speed	50
0%	Armor Pen	0%
4.500s	TTK (Close)	4.000s ✓
4	Shots to Kill	3 ✓
2.00x	HS Multiplier	2.00x
6	Magazine	6
2.000s	Reload Speed	2.000s

📊 TTK by Range

Close Range4.500s

Medium Range4.500s

Long Range6.000s

Throwing Knife

Tomahawk

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Tomahawk

Tomahawk has a 0.500s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Tomahawk

Better damage retention at medium distance

Long Range (30m+)

Throwing Knife

Superior long-range damage retention

Against Armor (40%)

Throwing Knife

Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Throwing Knife vs Tomahawk in Red Dead Redemption 2

The Throwing Knife's 40 DPS output is the deciding edge here, outpacing the 40 DPS alternative in sustained firefights. Shots-to-kill: 4 for the Throwing Knife, 3 for the Tomahawk. Converting that to clock time, the Tomahawk lands kills in 4.000s where the other needs 4.500s.

Mobility & Handling: Movement speed is comparable between these two, making weapon choice here purely a damage-profile decision rather than a mobility trade-off.

Map Type: Both weapons' performance shifts with map scale. The Tomahawk maintains its advantage in small-to-medium maps; the gap narrows significantly in open-world environments.

Ultimately, the best weapon is the one that fits your playstyle. If you prioritize fast eliminations in close-range fights, the Tomahawk has the mathematical edge. If you play passively or engage at mid-range, test both before committing to a loadout slot.

Throwing Knife Rivals

THROWING-KNIFE vs DYNAMITE→THROWING-KNIFE vs TOMAHAWK→THROWING-KNIFE vs FIRE-BOTTLE→

Tomahawk Rivals

TOMAHAWK vs DYNAMITE→TOMAHAWK vs FIRE-BOTTLE→TOMAHAWK vs THROWING-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

Most damage?+

The Elephant Rifle hits the hardest.

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.