Melee Weapons

Learn to craft and use melee weapons in H1Z1, from the basic Sharpened Stick to the swift Combat Knife. Master close-quarters combat with these essential tools.

Crafted Melee Weapons

• Sharpened Stick: (1x Wood Stick) - Your very first weapon. Low damage, but better than fists.
• Wood Axe: (1x Wood Stick, 1x Scrap Metal) - Essential for chopping trees and a decent early-game weapon.
• Machete: (1x Wood Stick, 2x Metal Sheet) - Higher damage than the axe, good for close combat.
• Combat Knife: (1x Wood Stick, 1x Metal Shard) - Quick attacks, good for stealth kills on infected.

Found Melee Weapons

• Wrench: Excellent for dismantling vehicles and a solid melee weapon.
• Crowbar: Good damage and range.
• Baseball Bat: High damage, but slower swing.
• Hammer: Used for base building and repairs, also a basic melee option.

Melee weapons are crucial for conserving ammunition, especially against individual infected. Always aim for the head for maximum damage. Be aware of their durability; they will break after extended use. Prioritize crafting a Wood Axe early on for both resource gathering and self-defense. Found weapons like the Wrench and Crowbar are often superior to basic crafted options.