Melee A class of weapons that is distinct from, but includes both bladed or blunt weapons. Fighters specialize in all melee. Hatchet ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: HATCHET] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second DPS Range Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 20 - 35 1.43 38.9 DPS 1.5 99% 8% Reload Speed Fire Mode Magazine Size Minimum effective range Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects Melee 0 How to Obtain: Crafting:   Recycling products: Weapon Handle x 1 Hardened Metal x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Good Damage - Attacks Quickly - Very Accurate - Noiseless CONS: - Short Reach - Low Knockback TACTICS: An effective melee weapon in the levels it can typically be obtained in, thanks to its combination of decent damage and a quick strike. Its only real drawback is one shared by most melee weapons, namely having to close with the enemy to attack. Recommended gear: - Vests boost the health of any survivor wielding the weapon. BACKGROUND: Similar to a hand axe, it performs many of the same functions as its large and unwieldy brothers, but in a smaller and handier package. An excellent tool to have on camping trips and long hikes, as well as for hacking off the occasional undead limb. Available in hardware and camping stores. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (with Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy Fire Axe ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: FIRE AXE] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second DPS Range Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 69 - 75 1 69.3 DPS 1.5 99% 15% Reload Speed Fire Mode Magazine Size Minimum effective range Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects Melee 0 -5% How to Obtain: Crafting:   Recycling products: Weapon Handle x 1  x 10 Hardened Metal x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Treated Wood x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Weights x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - High Damage - Good Knockback  (vs other axes) - Very Accurate - Noiseless CONS: - Short Reach - Low Move Speed Penalty TACTICS: While powerful enough to kill a zombie with one strike and possessing a decently fast strike, the Fire Axe suffers from being limited to melee range, which almost guarantees that zombies will be able to get a strike in before its wielder can. Recommended gear: - Vest BACKGROUND: A heavy cutting implement used by firemen to break down jammed doors and windows, allowing them to enter or exit burning rooms. The fire brigade may be long gone now, but their tool of choice remains a touted favourite amongst survivors, as it has easily re-adapted to its medieval roots with great effect. An emergency tool found in most public buildings and fire departments. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (with Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy Ice Axe ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: ICE AXE] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second DPS Range Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 74 - 84 1.67 131.3 DPS 1.5 99% 8% Reload Speed Fire Mode Magazine Size Minimum effective range Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects Melee 0 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 23+ missions. Crafting: Level 11 Vintage Hardened variants can be crafted using a Vintage Fire Axe and 4 Hardened Metal at a Level 4+ Weapons Bench for 6  . Level 13 Vintage Heavy Refined variants can be crafted using a Vintage Fire Axe and 20 Hardened Metal at a Level 5+ Weapons Bench for 16   after scavenging the required schematic. Also requires a Level 13+ Engineer and Fighter. Level 23 Heavy Refined variants can be crafted using a Fire Axe and 32 Hardened Metal at a Level 9+ Weapons Bench for 28   after scavenging the required schematic. Also requires a Level 23+ Engineer and Fighter. Level ? Quality Refined variants can be crafted using a Fire Axe and ? Hardened Metal at a Level 9+ Weapons Bench for ?  after scavenging the required schematic. Also requires a Level ?+ Engineer and Fighter. Recycling products: Weapon Handle x 1  x 10 Hardened Metal x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Treated Wood x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Weights x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - High Damage - Good Knockback  (vs other axes) - Very Accurate - Noiseless CONS: - Short Reach - Low Move Speed Penalty TACTICS: While powerful enough to kill a zombie with one strike and possessing a decently fast strike, the Fire Axe suffers from being limited to melee range, which almost guarantees that zombies will be able to get a strike in before its wielder can. Recommended gear: - Vest BACKGROUND: A multi-purpose tool used by mountaineers to climb steep cliffs and hack away at icy obstacles, making it easier to traverse the frozen obstacle courses barring their way. Though mountain climbing has fallen out of favor these days, something that can punch through solid ice can penetrate a human skull just as effectively, as the assassination of a certain Russian exile in Mexico attests. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (with Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy Survival Ax ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: SURVIVAL AX] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second DPS Range Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 40 - 50 1.43 63.6 DPS 1.5 99% 8% Reload Speed Fire Mode Magazine Size Minimum effective range Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects Melee 0 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 29+ missions. Crafting: Level 19 Vintage Balanced Hardened variants can be crafted using a Vintage Survival Ax and 26 Hardened Metal at a Level 8+ Weapons Bench for 23   after scavenging the required schematic. Also requires a Level 19+ Engineer and Fighter. Level 19 Vintage Quality Slicing variants can be crafted using a Vintage Survival Ax and 50 Hardened Metal at a Level 9+ Weapons Bench for 33   after scavenging the required schematic. Also requires a Level 19+ Engineer and Fighter. Level 30 Balanced Hardened variants can be crafted using a Survival Ax and 40 Hardened Metal at a Level 11+ Weapons Bench for 37  after scavenging the required schematic. Also requires a Level 30+ Engineer and Fighter. Recycling products: Weapon Handle x 1 Hardened Metal x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - High Damage - Attacks Quickly - Very Accurate - Noiseless CONS: - Short Reach - Low Knockback TACTICS: A fast and deadly weapon, the Survival Ax is capable of quickly dispatching enemies with a few fast strikes. However, survivors must get quite close to their target due to its short reach, so caution is advised. Support from other survivors with firearms is recommended, as they can pick off enemies and protect users from large swarms. Recommended gear: - Vests increases the health of the wielder, allowing them to survive longer in large hordes. BACKGROUND: The bigger, badder cousin of the hatchet, this useful tool can easily hack through foliage and undead flesh without sacrificing too much in the way of handiness. Very useful for anyone looking to survive in the woods or the urban jungle. Can be found in most camping/outdoor sporting stores. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (with Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy