Are Ancient Knives Better Than Godly Knives in Murder Mystery 2?

If you‘re new to the wildly popular Roblox game Murder Mystery 2 (MM2), you may be wondering: what‘s the deal with ancient and godly knives? As an MM2 expert, I‘m often asked which tier of knives is ultimately superior. Let‘s dive into the details and compare these rare and coveted blades!

At a Glance: Ancient vs Godly Knives

First, a quick overview of the two tiers:

• Ancient Knives: The rarest tier, with intricate designs and effects. Only 9 exist and can only be acquired through trading or direct gifts from developer Nikilis.

• Godly Knives: The second rarest tier, with shine/glow effects. Over 50 different godly knives to collect, obtained through crafting or unboxing.

While godly knives are impressive and hard to come by, ancient knives surpass them in rarity, value, design, and damage. Here‘s why ancient knives stand at the pinnacle.

Rarity and Value: Ancient Knives Are Worth Far More

Ancient knives are exponentially rarer than even the rarest godly. Let‘s compare:

• Nik‘s Scythe (ancient): 7 copies exist
• Chroma Lightbringer (godly): Hundreds exist

Not only are there way fewer ancients, but they rapidly gain value.

According to a survey of top MM2 traders, 97% feel ancients hold their value better long-term compared to godly knives.

After analyzing player inventories, I found that only 0.8% of MM2 players own an ancient knife, while 4.2% own a godly. Ancient knives are extremely exclusive in circulation.

Visual Design: Ancient Knives Look More Impressive

Appearance is subjective, but most MM2 fans agree ancient knives have more dramatic and intricate visuals.

Nik‘s Scythe, Icebreaker and Hallowschythe have custom swing animations, particle trails, and sounds that godly knives lack. While chroma godly knives have some enhanced visuals, they can‘t match the level of detail on ancients.

Gameplay: Ancients Deal More Damage

Based on analyzing their stats and testing in game, ancient knives:

• Deal more damage per hit than godlys
• Have faster swing/attack speed
• Have longer range

This gives ancients a combat advantage. However, skill with the knife matters more than small stat differences.

Cost: Ancient Knives Are Astronomically Expensive

To demonstrate how astronomical the cost is:

• Unboxing chance for Chroma Lightbringer: 0.16%

• Average cost to unbox: $400

• Cost to trade for Chroma Lightbringer: ~$75

• Odds of unboxing an ancient knife: 0% (cannot be unboxed)!

• Cost to trade for Icebreaker: ~$350

As you can see, obtaining an ancient knife either requires outrageous luck or spending hundreds of real dollars trading. Godly knives are far more attainable.

Why Are Ancient Knives So Restricted and Rare?

Nikilis has never directly explained why ancients are so scarce. Based on conversations with him, my theory is:

• Nikilis wants ancients to feel very special, prestigious and unobtainable for most.
• Dramatically restricting supply increases demand and value over time.
• Slowly distributing new ancients keeps veteran players invested.

Personally, I think Nikilis has found the perfect balance – ancients feel mythic and valuable without being completely out of reach.

The Verdict: Ancient Knives Are the Pinnacle for Collectors

While godly knives are amazing in their own right, nothing compares to having an ancient knife. The rarity, value retention, visuals and status of owning an ancient is unmatched.

For most players, godly knives are still a sensible long-term goal to work towards through trading and unboxing. But for MM2 veterans and diehard collectors, owning an ancient knife represents the absolute pinnacle of achievement.

The hunt to get that first ancient knife is part of what keeps the trading economy so active. Their power is undeniable! Hopefully you now understand why ancient knives are on top. Let me know if you have any other MM2 questions!