Best melee weapon?

[MoOnKat]

Hi guys, after playing the game for so long I still haven't been able to establish what the best melee weapon is. I think I've narrowed it down to the broadspear, cleaver or warclub but I am not sure,

What do you think?

[MissCreep]

I like to use the broadspear because of the extra range it provides. You can hit them, but they can't hit you. Unless, of course, they also have a spear.

If I can't make a broadspear, I like to take the war club. I just have remember to dodge and parry a lot. ;)

[Kaaven]

That really depends. Spears have the best range and people generally tend to stick to them once they master how to control the distance, since that tactic helps to avoid injury.

Cleaver hurts more and can cause bleeding wounds which can help to wear the enemy down. The downside is it's very short range, meaning using it puts the player at greater risk.

There is also a monkey wrench (my personal favorite) - it has the highest raw damage output from all the melee weapons. It does not cut, so don't hope to bleed the enemies out. Instead, it has a bigger chance to stun and/or cripple the opponent, which can be crucial at times. Here, again, the drawback is the very short range.

The war club is a middle ground weapon. The damage is also of blunt variety, same as with the wrench, but the damage, while still high, is slightly lower. It is however mid-ranged - having shorter reach than a spear, but longer than wrench/cleaver.

So in essence, there is no one obvious choice for the "best weapon" award - it really depends on your chosen strategy.

[MoOnKat]

Originally posted by Kaaven:

That really depends. Spears have the best range and people generally tend to stick to them once they master how to control the distance, since that tactic helps to avoid injury.

Cleaver hurts more and can cause bleeding wounds which can help to wear the enemy down. The downside is it's very short range, meaning using it puts the player at greater risk.

There is also a monkey wrench (my personal favorite) - it has the highest raw damage output from all the melee weapons. It does not cut, so don't hope to bleed the enemies out. Instead, it has a bigger chance to stun and/or cripple the opponent, which can be crucial at times. Here, again, the drawback is the very short range.

The war club is a middle ground weapon. The damage is also of blunt variety, same as with the wrench, but the damage, while still high, is slightly lower. It is however mid-ranged - having shorter reach than a spear, but longer than wrench/cleaver.

So in essence, there is no one obvious choice for the "best weapon" award - it really depends on your chosen strategy.

Originally posted by MissCreep:

I like to use the broadspear because of the extra range it provides. You can hit them, but they can't hit you. Unless, of course, they also have a spear.

If I can't make a broadspear, I like to take the war club. I just have remember to dodge and parry a lot. ;)

Hhhmm from both your descriptions I think I might be leaning towards the broadspear since I am so paranoid about being hit! I prefer to keep distance! Especially since I don't take the tough trait.

[Kaaven]

Originally posted by MoOnKat héraut de Pepe:

Hhhmm from both your descriptions I think I might be leaning towards the broadspear since I am so paranoid about being hit! I prefer to keep distance!

It is harder though. You need to learn how and when move in combat, in order to keep the distance, since the enemies will be trying to get to you, so they can attack too.

It is a tricky business, so don't expect it to be a fool-proof tactic :D

[MoOnKat]

Originally posted by Kaaven:

Originally posted by MoOnKat héraut de Pepe:

Hhhmm from both your descriptions I think I might be leaning towards the broadspear since I am so paranoid about being hit! I prefer to keep distance!

It is harder though. You need to learn how and when move in combat, in order to keep the distance, since the enemies will be trying to get to you, so they can attack too.

It is a tricky business, so don't expect it to be a fool-proof tactic :D

Gosh this game is brutal, every encounter regardless of what weapon I have could be near fatal. I am starting to think that any combat situation is a lose lose :P

[Lin]

Originally posted by MoOnKat héraut de Pepe:

Gosh this game is brutal, every encounter regardless of what weapon I have could be near fatal. I am starting to think that any combat situation is a lose lose :P

Yep. Congrats, you found the secret of the game. ;)

[Ash//Fox]

My favorite is by far the broad spear. First off you can make it before 5 turns into the game, it's materials are practically indefintely and you can even make it while away from any base you might have. Mostly I feel like it helps because of the range, as someone once said about this game the main objective of combat is to not die and all other goals are secondary. Nothing quite guarntess that like lancing the heart of anyone or anything that dares get within 3 feet of you.

[roguefrog]

Seems like dual wielding with a broad spear in one hand and a monkey wrench in the other is the optimal melee stance. Stab them from distance with the spear then bash them with the wrench once they get close.

[Boxxyy]

Bow + Hardened Spear is probably the best combination to avoid injuries, Both very easily obtained with crafting and skills or traveling to the ATN. The bow in itself can be the most effective weapon in the game seeing as it does substantial damage and ammo is quite common if you can craft it.

It also depends on what type of enemy you are going against, Most armored enemies (DMC guards and other tough enemies) would be killed easier with blunt weapons (Ex: War Club, Crowbar, Monkey Wrench, etc.) But other unarmored enemies (Bad Muthas, Looters, Etc.) would be killed easier with sharp cutting objects (Ex: Spears, Cleavers, Pocket Knife, Etc.).


Overall, There are weapons that are better for different enemies. It really depends on what you are trying to kill and what build you have, I wouldn't suggest relying on a bow without the ranged skill.

[General Income Tax]

Originally posted by Unboxing 18 cases csgo 9/7/16:

Bow + Hardened Spear is probably the best combination to avoid injuries, Both very easily obtained with crafting and skills or traveling to the ATN. The bow in itself can be the most effective weapon in the game seeing as it does substantial damage and ammo is quite common if you can craft it.

It also depends on what type of enemy you are going against, Most armored enemies (DMC guards and other tough enemies) would be killed easier with blunt weapons (Ex: War Club, Crowbar, Monkey Wrench, etc.) But other unarmored enemies (Bad Muthas, Looters, Etc.) would be killed easier with sharp cutting objects (Ex: Spears, Cleavers, Pocket Knife, Etc.).


Overall, There are weapons that are better for different enemies. It really depends on what you are trying to kill and what build you have, I wouldn't suggest relying on a bow without the ranged skill.

Why hardened spear over broad spear? Hardened lacks the brutal cutting damage broad spear provides, and with the abundance of whiskey bottles it's never hard to find 100% glass shards.

Also when you combine heavy bleeding with plenty of dodging it becomes pretty trivial to kite just about anything.