Beyond firearms, Niko has access to a selection of melee weapons for close-quarters combat and powerful explosives for area denial and vehicle destruction. These tools are situational but can be incredibly effective when used correctly.
Melee Weapons:
- Fist: Niko's default weapon. Good for stealth takedowns or when unarmed.
- Baseball Bat: Higher damage than fists, found in various locations.
- Knife: Quick attacks, good for stealth kills.
Melee combat involves punching (Left Mouse Button), blocking (Right Mouse Button), and kicking (F key). Mastering blocking and counter-attacks can make melee surprisingly viable.
Explosives:
- Grenade: Thrown weapon with a small blast radius. Good for flushing out enemies from cover.
- Molotov Cocktail: Creates a patch of fire, effective for area denial and damaging multiple enemies.
- Sticky Bomb: Can be thrown and detonated remotely. Excellent for ambushes and destroying vehicles.
- Rocket Launcher: High damage, large blast radius. Best for destroying vehicles, helicopters, or groups of enemies.
Where to Buy:
Melee weapons are often found in the environment or dropped by enemies. Explosives can be purchased from Ammu-Nation. Sticky Bombs are unlocked later in the game and are particularly useful.
Tips:
- Use Molotovs to block enemy paths or clear tight spaces.
- Sticky Bombs are invaluable for setting traps or quickly destroying mission-critical vehicles.
- Save the Rocket Launcher for heavily armored targets or large groups.