Your go-to guide for all weapons and armor in Nobody Wants to Die. Learn about melee, pistols, revolvers, rifles, and more to dominate the wasteland. Expert tips included!
Alright, let's talk about gear in Nobody Wants to Die. Knowing what to pack is half the battle, right? This guide breaks down all the weapons and armor you'll come across, from trusty melee options to powerful firearms. We'll cover everything from base damage to special effects, so you can make the best choices for your playstyle. ## Melee When you're just starting out, the Crowbar is going to be your best friend. It hits hard, has great knockback to keep enemies off your back, and it swings fast enough to clear out groups of Raiders or dogs without taking a scratch. Seriously, it's a lifesaver early on. For a more stealthy approach, the Cutana is incredible. It can take down most enemies in a single hit, especially if you've got buffs like Rogue Rum, Head Wounder, and Headsplitter Hefeweizen. A well-placed headshot while crouched and jumping can do over 200 damage! Be careful with the Kitchen Knife and Cutana, though. They don't have much knockback, so enemies won't get pushed away, meaning you'll need to be quick with your follow-up attacks. The Kitchen Knife can be pretty risky because of this. Pro Tip: The Cutana and Kitchen Knife's low knockback can actually be used to your advantage against certain enemies, like the Purifiers. If you position yourself right on top of objects or behind low walls, you can sometimes get them stuck in a loop where they can't shoot you, letting you stab them repeatedly. It takes patience, but it's a good way to get early armor and weapons. Here's a quick look at the melee options: | Name | Base Damage | Rate of fire (Hit/s) | DPS | Value (TP) | Effect | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | [Brass Knucks](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Brass_Knucks "Brass Knucks") | 2.0 - 4.0 | 2.5 | 7.5 | 30 | - Ignores 2 ARMOR | | [Baseball Bat](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Baseball_Bat "Baseball Bat") | 2.0 - 3.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 20 | - Extra damage to limbs- Charged attack has huge knockback
- Critical hits auto break limbs
- Ignores 3 ARMOR | | Chargeback | 1.0 - 2.0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1000 | - Enemies killed with the Chargeback drop double TP
- Ignores 3 ARMOR | | [Crowbar](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Crowbar "Crowbar") | 2.0 - 5.0 | 5.0 | 17.5 | 75 | - Ignores 3 ARMOR | | [Cutana](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Cutana "Cutana") | 5.0 - 6.0 | 2.0 | 11.0 | 200 | - Target bleeds on critical hit
- Ignores 50% ARMOR | | [Kitchen Knife](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Kitchen_Knife "Kitchen Knife") | 1.0 - 2.0 | 5.0 | 7.5 | 30 | - Cannot be charged
- High rate of fire
Ignore 25% ARMOR | ## Pistol Pistols are your bread and butter for ranged combat. The Vault Clearer is solid early on for sneak attacks due to its accuracy and damage. If you're facing enemies with armor, the Buckin' Bronco is your best bet among semi-automatics. The Point Niner boasts the highest DPS for semi-automatics if you can manage its rapid fire and accuracy issues, but the Die Pistol is a more forgiving choice if you struggle with that. For automatic pistols, the Greaser is great against armored foes, while the DUZI has the highest overall DPS but chews through ammo – use burst fire or have a backup! Quick Tip: When you start, try to upgrade from your Father's Rusty Pistol to a Die Pistol or Point Niner as soon as possible. If you plan on fighting armored enemies, switch to the Buckin' Bronco. For ammo conservation with good damage, the Vault Clearer is a good choice. Here's the pistol breakdown: | Name | Base Damage | Rate of fire (Hit/s) | DPS | Clip Size | Value (TP) | Effects | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | [Buckin' Bronco](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Buckin%27_Bronco "Buckin' Bronco") | 1.0 - 2.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 10 | 50 | - Ignores 1 ARMOR | | [Clap-17](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Clap-17 "Clap-17") | 1.0 - 3.0 | 6.666667 | 13.33333 | 13 | 50 | - Burst | | [Die Pistol](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Die_Pistole "Die Pistole") | 1.0 - 2.0 | 6.666667 | 10.0 | 10 | 100 | - None | | [DUZI](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/DUZI "DUZI") | 2.0 - 3.0 | 12.5 | 31.25 | 30 | 210 | - Automatic | | [Father's Rusty Pistol](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Father%27s_Rusty_Pistol "Father's Rusty Pistol") | 1.0 - 2.0 | 3.3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | - None | | [Greaser](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Greaser "Greaser") | 2.0 - 4.0 | 8.333333 | 25.0 | 30 | 300 | - Automatic
- Ignores 1 ARMOR | | [Point Niner](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Point_Niner "Point Niner") | 1.0 - 2.0 | 10 | 15.0 | 10 | 100 | - None | | [Ratatat](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Ratatat "Ratatat") | 1.0 - 3.0 | 11.11111 | 22.2 | 30 | 300 | - Automatic | | [Vault Clearer](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Vault_Clearer "Vault Clearer") | 2.0 - 3.0 | 4 | 10.0 | 13 | 120 | - None | ## Revolver Revolvers hit hard and ignore a good chunk of armor, making them great for tougher enemies. The Ocelot is king here. You get it at the end of Cooler 1, and it's better than any other revolver, including the El Seis, which it makes pretty much pointless. The Ocelot's bouncing shots deal double damage, and it has the best DPS overall. The Chode Unloader is also a solid choice, with critical hits slowing enemies down, and it ignores 4 ARMOR. All revolvers ignore 4 ARMOR, so they're fantastic against enemies with low defenses. Here's the revolver rundown: | Name | Base Damage | Rate of Fire (Hit/s) | DPS | Clip Size | Value (TP) | Effects | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | [Chode Unloader](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Chode_Unloader "Chode Unloader") | 4.0 - 6.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 6 | 100 | - Critical hits reduce target's movement speed
- Ignores 4 ARMOR | | [El Seis](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/El_Seis "El Seis") | 5.0 - 7.0 | 1.555556 | 9.333333 | 6 | 400 | - Ignores 4 ARMOR | | [Ocelot](https://wasted-a-post-apocalyptic-pub-crawler.fandom.com/wiki/Ocelot "Ocelot") | 5.0 - 8.0 | 2.0 | 13.0 | 6 | 1000 | - Shots Bounce and deal 2x damage
- Ignores 4 ARMOR | ## Rifle (The source text cuts off here, so we'll have to pick up the rifle section in the next update!)
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