MELEE WEAPONS
Every blade, axe, and blunt object in the game, all 23 of them: damage, reach, and live prices.
Stab is the strong overhand attack, slash the fast one. Reach is how far the swing connects: the difference between 0.35m and 0.7m decides who touches whom first. The Red Rebel is on this chart for its extracts, not its blade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the strongest melee weapon in Tarkov?
By stab damage the Chained Labrys leads at 199, and the Chained Labrys has the longest reach at 0.9m. In practice any blade kills in a couple of hits to the head or thorax if you get behind someone.
Why is the Red Rebel ice pick so expensive?
Not for the damage. Carrying the Red Rebel unlocks special extraction points on several maps that let you leave without a paid exit, which makes it one of the most sought-after items in the game.
Is melee viable in Tarkov?
As a primary plan, no: guns win. But every PMC always has a melee slot filled, knife-only pistol runs are a classic broke-wipe move, and several quests require melee kills, so the stats here matter more than you would think.
When the blade is not enough, there is a chart for everything that shoots.
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