Along with both these fast and powerful traits, its damage can further be increased with the Pyromaniac perk.

The Shishkebab is generally considered the best melee weapon available, as it is swung as fast as knives and lead pipes, and it deals only just slightly less damage than a super sledge per hit. However, as one begins to fight enemies with strong armor, weapons that deal more damage per hit tend to be more effective. More attacks also mean more chances to stagger an opponent when their torso is crippled. Note that 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. The Melee Weapons skill also allows using 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. Thrust attacks are limited to certain Melee weapons, and they typically deal more damage than swung attacks, occasionally at the expense of an additional action point depending on the weapon. Most Melee weapons can be either swung or thrust. In Fallout 2, the Chosen One starts out with only a spear, making Melee Weapons an important skill at early stages of the game.

4 Notable Melee Weapons skilled characters.

3.5 Perks that require Melee Weapons skill.

2.3 Perks that require Melee Weapons skill.

1 Fallout, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics.

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