Melee weapons are silent, making them ideal for stealthy approaches and maintaining combos without alerting large groups of enemies. They are also infinite in 'ammo' but require close proximity to enemies. Each melee weapon has slightly different attack speed, range, and execution animations.
| Weapon | Description | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball Bat | A classic, reliable blunt weapon. Good range and decent swing speed. | Excellent all-rounder. Use for silent takedowns and maintaining combos. Can be thrown to stun. |
| Knife | Fastest melee weapon, but short range. Quick executions. | Best for rapid, close-quarters kills. Good for chaining executions. Throw for a quick, silent kill. |
| Pipe | Similar to the bat, slightly heavier feel. Good for blunt force trauma. | Effective for one-hit kills. Can be thrown for a stun or kill. |
| Machete | Longer reach than a knife, good for slicing. | Great for clearing multiple enemies in a line. Good range for melee. |
| Chainsaw (Alex) | Exclusive to Alex. Powerful, wide arc, but slow wind-up. | Devastating in close quarters. Use to clear groups. Be mindful of its wind-up animation. |
| Fists (Tony) | Exclusive to Tony. Instant-kill punch. | Silent and lethal. Master timing and positioning to take out armed enemies before they fire. |
Always consider throwing your melee weapon to stun or kill a distant enemy, then pick up a new one or close the gap for a punch.