Best Melee Weapons

The Best Melee Weapon in Once Human is Long Axe, followed by Frozen Northern Pike and Stun Baton! Discover the best melee weapons and find out why they are the best in this guide.

Once Human Best Melee Weapon

Long Axe

Long Axe
Why the Long Axe is the Best Melee Weapon
Easy Fortress Warfare Buffs for Days Versatile for Most Builds

The Long Axe is the best melee weapon in Once Human for good reason—it’s both a powerhouse and a lifesaver in tough situations. It’s protective when you’re in a pinch, versatile, and used in many builds for its ability to support both offense and defense. There’s a reason it’s a favorite in most setups!

Long Axe: How to Get and Location

Easy Fortress Warfare

With every heavy attack, you can trigger Fortress Warfare, creating an area of effect that grants Heavy Armor to you and your allies. This gives you 5 seconds of Super Armor, boosting weapon damage by 20%. It’s perfect for staying protected in chaotic battles.

Buffs for Days

Hitting multiple targets with heavy attacks not only dishes out serious damage but also increases your crit rate and melee swing speed. The effects stack up to three times, transforming you into an unstoppable whirlwind of destruction.

Versatile for Most Builds

The Long Axe is the ultimate multitasker, offering both defense and offense, making it a must-have in most builds. Whether you're trying to survive a tough battle or delivering nonstop damage up close, this weapon slides seamlessly into all kinds of strategies.

Frozen Northern Pike

Frozen Northern Pike
Why the Frozen Northern Pike is Great
Frosty Impact Heal and Chill Icy AoE It is Fun

The Frozen Northern Pike is literally a weaponized frozen fish—and it’s fin-tastic! First off, this weapon really knows how to make a splash in battle by freezing enemies solid and generating a Frost Vortex. It may sound fishy, but this is one catch you don’t want to let slip away!

Frozen Northern Pike: How to Get and Location

Frosty Impact

When you land a hit or heavy attack, you freeze your primary target and conjure up a Frost Vortex. This chilling effect happens every 4 seconds, turning your foes into ice sculptures faster than you can say the cold never bothered you anyway.

Heal and Chill

Smack enemies caught in the Frost Vortex to recover 5% of your lost HP—just be prepared to spend a bit of extra stamina!

Icy AoE

Frost Vortex traps enemies in a 4.5m radius, dealing 30% Psi Intensity Status DMG per second for 4 seconds. The damage is all frost element, so while it won’t crit or hit weakspots, it keeps enemies chilled out and ineffective. Pair it with the Frost Vortex Build, and you’ll see just how it's an icy masterpiece of crowd control.

It is Fun

Let’s be honest, there’s something downright hilarious about smacking eldritch creatures with a giant, frozen fish!

Stun Baton

Stun Baton
Why the Stun Baton is Great
Power Surge on Light Strikes Chain Reaction with Heavy Strikes Great for Builds

The Stun Baton is one of the best melee weapons, electrifying the battlefield with its high chance of status effects and crowd control prowess. It’s a must-have for anyone who loves zapping their enemies and delivering a jolt of fun and a surge of power that’ll leave your foes buzzing!

Power Surge on Light Strikes

With an 80% chance to inflict Power Surge with light strikes and impacts, the Stun Baton ensures that enemies are constantly hit with status damage. This feature keeps your foes in a continuous state of vulnerability, setting them up for heavy hits.

Chain Reaction with Heavy Strikes

When you deliver heavy strikes to enemies already suffering from Power Surge, you’ll inflict additional Shock Status DMG equal to 100% of Psi Intensity on nearby enemies. It’s like turning a single zap into a full-blown electrical storm, electrifying multiple targets at once.

Great for Builds

The Stun Baton is an excellent secondary weapon and a perfect match for the Power Surge Build!

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