Melee weapons | Combat Dying Light Guide

In Dying Light, just like in Dead Island, melee weapons are the most common weapons to use, especially when you're fighting slow, weaker enemies. There are a few dozens types of melee weapons n the game and they can be divided into two main categories - blunt and sharp.

An example of a blunt weapon.

Blunt weapons are all kinds of pipes, hammers and clubs. Items from this group are usually bigger than sharp weapons and can deal more damage. They are also very good when you plan to crush the bones of your enemies.

An example of a sharp weapon.

Sharp weapons are various types of knives and axes. A lot of weapons from this category are small and allow you to perform your attacks quickly, but you can also find bigger, two-handed sharp weapons. This type works well when you want to chop of your enemies' limbs. This makes them a bit better than blunt weapons, as you can considerably weaken an enemy with just one strike (for example by cutting of his arm or leg), or even kill him instantly by decapitation.

Weapons marked with orange color are very valuable.

Every weapon in the game is described with a few basic statistics, but you don't need to read all of them. A more important thing are the colors of the weapons' names, which represent the quality and value of a given item. At the beginning of the game, you will mostly find white weapons, but you will start to obtain more powerful ones with time. Try to look for items with purple and orange names. When you find such a weapon, save it for more difficult fights to not use them up too soon.

No matter of whether you use a blunt or a sharp weapon, you have to bear in mind that every attack costs you a given amount of stamina. The heavier the weapon, the more points are needed for performing an attack. For example, if you use one of the biggest two-handed weapons in the game, one attack may cost you even 2/3 of your stamina bar.

The stamina bar always appears in the screen in the moment when you perform an attack (it is marked in the screen above). Don't allow the bar to fall to zero, as your hero will then feel exhausted. Or a moment, he will not be able to perform any attacks and also will become and easy target for the enemies. After performing a strong attack or a few weaker ones, jump back and allow the stamina bar to regenerate (stay on the move all the time).

Note - kicking doesn't require stamina. You can depend on it, when you see that an enemy is approaching your weakened hero.