Melee weapons are essential for silent takedowns of infected and conserving ammunition. Throwables offer tactical options.
Melee Weapons:
- Stone Knife: Craftable, basic utility and combat.
- Combat Knife: Military-grade, high damage.
- Axe/Firefighter Axe: Excellent damage, also for chopping wood.
- Pickaxe: Good damage, also for mining/digging.
- Sledgehammer: Highest melee damage, also for base raiding.
- Crowbar/Pipe Wrench: Good damage, found in industrial areas.
- Baseball Bat: Common, decent damage.
Throwables:
- Grenades (Frag, Smoke, Flash): Military zones, highly effective.
- Landmines: Military zones, for area denial.
- Molotov Cocktail: Craftable (rag, gasoline), area denial.
- Throwing Knife: Rare, silent ranged attack.
Strategy: Always carry a reliable melee weapon. Use throwables strategically to clear areas, create diversions, or flush out enemies.