A closer look at the new melee system and why you appear to miss when you swing your weapon at a zed

[LeYuno (DayZ) 51]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDa6KTyTpt0

 

in short: the crosshair's position will determine where the damage is dealt. The animation of the melee weapon's "swing" will change the position of the crosshair, and it differs for each weapon. Axe = straight dead on, knife = waaay to the left. Everything else is in between.

[boneboys 7988]

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=v74yZsy5SMc

[Kronons 98]

Good information. I knew that different weapons hit differently and in different places. But some don't so I think this will give people insight on the placeholder melee system. I'm waiting for the actuary melee system to be released. :)