Pure numbers aren’t everything, though, and the Architect is proof of that.
Visic on YouTube and D4CLoveTrainn on the Silksong subreddit are two Silksongers of the admirably deranged, number crunching variety: Each one independently tested the DPS of every crest (weapon moveset) in the game, and their results exactly corroborate each other.
Such analysis is possible thanks to XiaoHaiNB’s ShowDamage HealthBar mod on the Nexus, which reveals both a bar and the hidden numerical value of every enemy’s health. The DPS values focus on damage from straight nail attacks, with both authors noting that this doesn’t show the whole story: General feel, platforming utility, charged attacks, and tool/spell combos are all factors to consider as well. That said, here are their numbers, with Visic reporting flat damage at max upgrades, while D4CLoveTrainn shows percentage (plus or minus) vs. the base Hunter crest.
Beast with temporary buff: 78.9 / +55%
Hunter (with max no-hit bonus): 69.4 / +36%
Wanderer: 68.3 / +34%
Beast (no buff): 52.4 / +0%
Hunter (no bonus): 50.
