Melee weapons are one of the core weapon types in Fallout, and they are a fan favorite category of weaponry since they don't need ammunition. You can take down your enemies without ever having to reload.

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Although there is a plethora of different melee weapons to acquire in Fallout 76, there are only a handful that are worth using, especially during the end-game. Since there are so many different melee weapons to encounter, you should be informed about the weapons that are powerful and the ones that aren't worth using.

10 Baseball Bat

baseball bat in menu, fallout

Baseball bats are a common type of weapon in Fallout 76, and they are also a fan favorite. Although baseball bats are best used during the beginning of a playthrough, they are also viable for the end game of Fallout 76, depending on how you set them up; however, there are better options for melee weapons.

The best way to fully utilize baseball bats is by using them at the beginning of a playthrough if you're creating a melee build since you can find them everywhere you go. You can equip a baseball bat with many different modifications, and it is one of the best weapons in terms of customization.

9 Grognak's Axe

grognak's axe in menu, fallout 76

Grognak's Axe is a unique weapon with a barbaric theme. The distinct appearance of this weapon comes from the Grognak the Barbarian comic book series that is present in the Fallout franchise.

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Grognak's Axe isn't the most powerful melee weapon in the Wasteland; however, it's useful for the beginning and middle stages of a character build, and its unique appearance also makes it stand out as one of the best-looking melee weapons. This axe only weighs ten pounds, which makes carrying one of these weapons even more enticing.

8 Guitar Sword

guitar sword in menu, fallout 76

Almost everyone loves the guitar, so combining a guitar with a weapon creates one of the most interesting items introduced in Fallout 76. Although the guitar sword may seem like a joke, it deals a lot of damage compared to some of the weaker melee weapons found throughout the Wasteland.

The guitar sword has a medium swing speed, which makes sense considering the weight of a guitar in real life. Although you should find a better end-game weapon to use, the guitar sword has its place.

7 Pole Hook

pole hook during combat, fallout 76

The pole hook is themed around fishing, and it was first introduced into the Fallout franchise with the Far Harbor DLC in Fallout 4. Alongside this weapon's cool design, it is also a two-handed weapon which means that it deals a lot of damage per hit.

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If you want to use a middle-tier melee weapon that is relatively easy to find, then the pole hook is a good option. It is also one of the less common middle-tier melee weapons.

6 War Drum

war drum in menu, fallout 76

The war drum is an interesting weapon in Fallout 76 because of its appearance. It resembles a drum that has been stuck onto a pole to create a makeshift invention. This weapon weighs twenty pounds, and it swings slowly while you're in combat.

War drums are rare, but you can find one at the Top of the World. Obtaining this weapon is something that you won't regret because of its high damage and how easy it is to acquire.

5 Sledgehammer

sledgehammer in inventory, fallout

Unsurprisingly, sledgehammers are one of the hardest-hitting weapons in Fallout 76 because of the massive amount of force that an enemy is impacted with upon getting hit by them.

Not only does the sledgehammer deal a lot of damage quickly, but it also has a design that many melee weapon players will appreciate since it is the exact type of item that would be a weapon in the Fallout franchise. The best part about the sledgehammer is that it deals a decent amount of damage while also being common throughout the game.

4 Shishkebab

shishkebab in menu, fallout 76

The shishkebab weapon has been in the Fallout franchise for a long time, but it's especially powerful in Fallout 76 since you can use it against enemy players. This sword comes with a fuel tank, and it can light on fire to deal extra damage towards your enemies.

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A lot of players like using the shishkebab because of its design; however, it also has a base damage of 54, making it one of the best melee weapons in Fallout 76. It deals both physical damage and fire damage. You can obtain one of these weapons from the Berkeley Springs Station.

3 Blade Of Bastet

blade of bastet in menu, fallout 76

There aren't a lot of unique weapons that you can find in Fallout 76, excluding legendary weapons. Luckily, the unique melee weapons that are in the game make up for the small number in the category in general.

The Blade of Bastet is a sword that deals 50 percent of extra armor penetration damage. On top of this, if you have the Eye of Ra equipped, then it grants 100 percent extra armor penetration instead. You can obtain this weapon while completing the "Forging a Legend" quest.

2 Meteoritic Sword

meteoritic sword in inventory, fallout 76

Another unique weapon in Fallout 76 is the Meteoritic Sword. This melee weapon has three special effects. It has a 90 percent reduced carry weight, deals 10 percent more damage toward human enemies, and has 50 percent more durability.

Although the Meteoritic Sword doesn't have the best design in Fallout 76, it's still a powerful weapon that is worth adding to your collection if you enjoy using the most unique weapons in the Wasteland.

1 Super Sledge

super sledge with power armor soldier, fallout 76

The super sledge is one of the strongest melee weapons introduced into the Fallout franchise to date. This weapon is an upgraded sledgehammer, and it has rocket boosters installed on the back of it so that it can hit an enemy with extra force.

A super sledge deals 85 base damage at the highest level, which is incredibly impressive compared to the other melee weapons that are encountered in Fallout 76. Legendary super sledges are some of the most powerful weapons in Fallout 76, and this weapon alone may make you consider creating a melee build.

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