One Handed - Dead Island 2 Database

The lump of concrete attached to a rod of steel used to support holding up a building at some point, now though it has a brand new purpose in life. Zombie bashing.

Another base weapon you will get your hands on right at the beginning of the game. Pretty much useless and breaks easily, but very much if need must, it is better than your bare hands.

The more modern version of the Nightstick. This baton has a bit more about it and can be wielded with a bit more efficiency.

A big upgrade on the standard Dagger or Bowie Knife, but ultimately it’s still only suited to extreme close combat, of the type you probably want to avoid where you can.

This sabre dates back to the Civil War, but is just as effective in this day and age for cutting down marauders as it was back then.

Zombie, !Meet Hammer - now that is an introduction than is going to get messy as you set about tenderizing undead flesh for the last time.

There is nothing graceful about a Lump Hammer but it does cause some destruction where it lands. Get this on the skull and it will definitely cause a lump to appear. Presume that’s where the name comes from.

There’s more than one way to skin a zombie and this hunting knife will help you do that.

This Nepalese short sword/blade is used commonly throughout South America as well, so it is no surprise to see it pop up in Los Angeles. It makes a great melee weapon, and while there are better weapons in the game, this is a good one to keep hold of once you find it.

We would always consider the use of a sword a little on the tactical side. If you are in a position where you need to lash out, it is good tactics to do so. This sword has good stopping power and will easily slice and dice any number of undead that you are confronted by.

Another pretty basic bashing weapon that will stand in for proper armaments if you get caught short.

Another deadly Japanese fighting blade, the Wakizashi has serious cutting power, and is a suitably rare weapon to gain you kudos on the battlefield.

This axe is a reward for completing the It Came From Monarch Studios side quest in Monarch Studios.

This sword looks nasty, and is nasty. With high level decapitation abilities, you can’t go wrong with this in your arsenal.

One of the most basic self-defenders you can equip yourself with. You don’t want to be carrying just a wrench for too long, you need to upgrade and quick.

Not the chemical anti-attack spray but rather it is time to get a bit medieval on members of the horde with this massive, overhead club.

One of the staple weapons of early game, the !axe is a useful friend to have in the backpack, as it deals a useful amount of damage and deals it quickly. Better versions exist, such as the Fire Axe, but when you are in a pickle, this is not a bad secondary to turn to.

A staple of the chopping device family, the machete is perfectly capable at slicing zombie limbs from their previous position on their torso.

Used to beat down many criminals by LA’s finest, now its sole purpose is crowd-control of a different kind.

Anybody old enough to remember Rambo will know how destructive the Bowie Knife can be in the right hands. And you, my friend, are the right hands.

The versatile Chef Knife - one minute fine for chopping carrots, the next Zombie Julienne.

A brutal back up to the better weapons in the game, but sometimes, if you are in a fix, it is not a bad friend to have with you.

Back to the kitchen cupboard - the Cleaver along with the Chef Knife, allows you to hack your way through the horde, and then prepare a nice, nourishing meal for you and your friends.

A nice simple, no-frills melee weapon that can deliver damage if you are short on real firepower.

Simple, stabby weapon you would not wish to rely on later in the game Low power and damage, but if you are short on other weapons, sometimes, even the most basic has to suffice.

The Deer Horn Knife literally has a bit more cut and thrust to it that weapons such as the Dagger. It is still only really useful in ultra-close combat - the type of combat you should always be trying to avoid - but if you find yourself there, you can choose this over many other blades in the game.