

However, Jack can, depending on whether or not you have a high base critical chance and/or the Ninja, Better Criticals or Finesse perks, deal an astounding amount of damage far superior to that of the Shishkebab in a damage-per-second sense. The Shishkebab is generally considered the best melee weapon available as it has the highest base DPS, which is only improved further when combined with Pyromaniac. More attacks also means more chances to stagger an opponent so they can't attack back as quickly, reducing the damage you take. 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. In choosing a melee weapon, don't focus too heavily on which weapon has the highest damage. The melee weapons skill also allows you to use 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.


