Timeline for What melee weapons to use for small fireteams fighting many small enemies?
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| Jan 25, 2022 at 21:42 | comment | added | John | most people are pretty crappy at throwing punches. | |
| Jan 21, 2022 at 9:02 | comment | added | Daniel B | I think you're underestimating how important of a force multiplier a melee weapon, even a club or baton, is. In addition to letting you stay out of range of whatever you're fighting, extending your lever arm is a huge lift. | |
| Jan 21, 2022 at 8:31 | comment | added | Escaped Lunatic | If I was cornered by dozens and dozens of angry beagles, I'd prefer a simple club instead of trying to punch my way out of the situation. We've been using sticks and clubs since giving up the arboreal lifestyle, so not too much training is required. | |
| Jan 20, 2022 at 15:19 | comment | added | Lemming | @NuclearHoagie I would have suggested spike-tipped boots or shins for kicking away and possibly killing those anklbiters in the same action but they'd be likely to make the combatant trip in vegetated terrain or cluttered urban environments. Plus I'd rather have a way to dish out damage by more or less instantly punching whatever jumped me than first fiddling with a weapon hanging at my side. | |
| Jan 20, 2022 at 15:14 | comment | added | Nuclear Hoagie | Punching seems like a very ineffective way to attack creatures that stand somewhere between your knees and waist. You can't even reach most of them without doubling over or kneeling, which would be a very awkward fighting stance. | |
| Jan 20, 2022 at 15:02 | history | answered | Lemming | CC BY-SA 4.0 |