[8-1-1] Short Range

Get up close and personal in Quake! Learn the best weapons and tactics for short-range encounters with every monster, from Dogs to Shamblers.

Alright, so we're talking about short range here, which in Quake means getting really close – like, six or seven meters away. It's definitely scary, but knowing your enemy and your weapons is key to surviving these tight spots.

This section breaks down how many shots of each weapon it takes to bring down every single monster when you're practically nose-to-nose. We've got the rundown on their hit points, how much damage it takes to 'gib' them (that's Quake-speak for blowing them to bits), and the exact number of shots needed with each weapon.

Monster Stats & Shots to Kill (Short Range)

Important Notes:

• Zombies: These guys are tricky. If a zombie gets hurt but not killed, it'll heal back up to full health (60 HP) unless you finish it off in one go. They tend to get knocked down when they hit 35 HP, and sometimes even earlier if they're at 50 HP or less. So, for zombies, you *have* to land that killing blow in one hit.
• Shamblers: These big brutes are tough. Explosives like the Grenade Launcher (GL) and Rocket Launcher (RL) only do half damage to them. You'll want to rely on your other weapons for these guys.