Machete
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Is the Machete better than the bat in Stillskin Forest?
For damage, yes. The Machete hits for 40, the most of any melee weapon, so it drops a Walker in three swings instead of four. It swings slightly slower (0.9 s), has less knockback (22) and breaks a little sooner (110 uses).
- Type
- Melee
- Damage
- 40
- Time between swings
- 0.9 s
- Range
- 5.5 studs
- Knockback
- 22
- Durability
- 110
- Rarity
- Uncommon
Overview
Rusty but sharp. The Machete is the melee weapon to keep if damage matters most. It two-shots a Runner or Screamer and needs eight hits on a Brute.
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strengths: highest melee damage, quiet, no ammunition.
- Weaknesses: less knockback than the bat or hammer, so infected stay closer after each hit.
Upgrade tiers
| Tier | Name | Damage | Time between swings | Knockback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Worn | ×1 | ×1 | ×1 |
| II | Sharpened | ×1.25 | ×0.9 | ×1 |
| III | Reinforced | ×1.5 | ×0.8 | ×1.3 |