The Shishkebab is generally considered the best melee weapon available as it has the highest base DPS, which is only improved further when combined with Pyromaniac. More attacks also means more chances to stagger an opponent so they can't attack back as quickly, reducing the damage you take. A fast weapon like a combat knife or Ripper can make more attacks in a given length of time than a heavy sledgehammer, potentially generating more damage in a shorter amount of time. In choosing a melee weapon, don't focus too heavily on which weapon has the highest damage. The melee weapons skill also allows you to use a melee weapon to block an attack the higher the skill, the more damage is absorbed. 'It's important to do business up close and personal.'Įxample: A starting Strength of 5 and Luck of 5.Īs this skill increases, so does the damage inflicted with all of these weapons, both in and out of V.A.T.S. New Reno, Little Jesus Mordino: permanent +10%, talk to him with a Knife, Combat Knife, Ripper or Throwing Knife female characters with 6 Charisma or Porn Star title can sleep with him instead for a 10% bonus (if the sex rating is good).

Klamath, John Sullivan: permanent +10%, talk to him about 'magic'.Arroyo, Jordan: permanent +10%, needs 36% or more Melee Weapons skill.Arroyo, Cameron: permanent +10%, needs 6 or less Agility, no tagged combat skills.In Fallout 2, you start out with only a spear, making melee weapons a highly valuable skill from the beginning. Lost Hills, Thomas: permanent +5%, watch the entire unarmed combat demonstration.The initial skill is determined as follows:Įxample: A starting Strength of 5 and Agility of 5. 5 Notable Melee Weapons skilled non-player characters.

4.3 Perks that require Melee Weapons skill.

3.3 Perks that require Melee Weapons skill.

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