Melee weapons clumsy?

[djporternz 644]

The bat's useless, zombies can't pitch

And their fielders keep crowding the plates. But with bases loaded and bottom of the 9th, I'd rather have the bat than the ball.

[Whyherro123 2283]

Exactly. Melee weapons should be difficult to use, but do massive damage when they hit, especially the larger ones, like the shovel and the pipe wrench. A shovel in full swing is a hell of a sight, and can remove limbs if used with the proper force and angle of attack. I have a WW2 issue E-tool that (I have been told by the previous user) has easily removed Japanese heads in CQC.

[hells high 676]

Also remember to never swing with it raised (space).

[medium00rare 3]

Also, the ax works best from the "lowered" position. Gets on my nerves when I've got my gun out, switch to the ax for a zed and my character is holding it straight up in front of him like a goof.

[Leto (DayZ) 72]

The axe's range seems way too short, you have to be hump the zombie before you swing to get a hit.