The pitchfork, the ultimate weapon for the zombie apocalypse enthusiast

[sachad 1016]

Because honestly, how boss is it to just stab those new, gnarly zombies through a broken window?

 

Yes, folks, the pitchfork is now your weapon of choice. Forget axes and hammers. Those nasty zeds will still get to you before you drop them. Far better is it to just draw their attention, run inside a hous (be sure to check that all the doors are closed!), going to a broken window, waiting for the angry reaver to start mean-mugging you, and straight up stab them in the head!

 

This post was brought to you by the Chernarussian Association of Pitchfork Enthusiasts.

[Death By Crowbar 1213]

This doesn't work for me, the I end up with the problem where no matter where I am in the house the zed is able to hit me, as if my entire hitbox is the house. I only use houses with zombies if I'm going to make a go at locking them inside...

[Whyherro123 2283]

This game needs more spear-love.

[Scarcifer 102]

This game needs more spear-love.

Are the spears finally in the builds yet?

 

Also sledgehammer is my preferred weapon of choice I've two shot and one shot-ed plenty of zeds.

Edited April 17, 2015 by Scarcifer

[IReadTheAgreement 313]

This game needs more spear-love.

 

With all the talk about helicopters around here could you imagine taking one out by throwing a spear into its rear rotor on take off?  It would be glorious.

[sachad 1016]

Are the spears finally in the builds yet?

 

Also sledgehammer is my preferred weapon of choice I've two shot and one shot-ed plenty of zeds.

 

Aye, but you still need to expose yourself to them to hit them.

 

But with the pitchfork, you don't even need to be in the same room!

[sachad 1016]

This doesn't work for me, the I end up with the problem where no matter where I am in the house the zed is able to hit me, as if my entire hitbox is the house. I only use houses with zombies if I'm going to make a go at locking them inside...

 

Really? When I do it, the zombie does the attack animation, but it only hits the frame and windowsill. Maybe some problems on the server end? 

[Scarcifer 102]

Aye, but you still need to expose yourself to them to hit them.

 

But with the pitchfork, you don't even need to be in the same room!

Yeah, but Day Z loves to take not really give she's quite harsh. Sh'ell even Cheat to take from you....

[blacktwin0 98]

http://youtu.be/xBExfVVKtdM?t=45s

I've only got fisting to work. Everytime I've tried any melee weapon I hit the house.

[Red_Ensign 990]

http://youtu.be/xBExfVVKtdM?t=45s

I've only got fisting to work. Everytime I've tried any melee weapon I hit the house.

 

try aiming high.  a couple of times shooting a zombie through a window I had to aim for the very top of its head.

[SMoss 2101]

Are the spears finally in the builds yet?

 

Also sledgehammer is my preferred weapon of choice I've two shot and one shot-ed plenty of zeds.

I second that. The sledgehammer is a beast compared to other melee weapons at the moment.

 

And no, no spears...

[blacktwin0 98]

try aiming high.  a couple of times shooting a zombie through a window I had to aim for the very top of its head.

 

I haven't had problems with firearms through windows just melee, or is that what you're talking about too. I saw shooting and assume firearms.  :P

[thewire 88]

try aiming high.  a couple of times shooting a zombie through a window I had to aim for the very top of its head.

yup..i wasted 2 bullets before i nailed that bitch the 3rd time..aim high...wonder if you aim low the bullet ricochet and kill you?? 

[Death By Crowbar 1213]

I've only got fisting to work.

This had me laughing hard... I assume you mean punching? Fisting zombies would be... twisted.

[Red_Ensign 990]

This had me laughing hard... I assume you mean punching? Fisting zombies would be... twisted.

 

hard to get a non-zombie to sit still for that

[blacktwin0 98]

This had me laughing hard... I assume you mean punching? Fisting zombies would be... twisted.

 

Yeah just wordplay.  :thumbsup:

[gannon46 788]

Because honestly, how boss is it to just stab those new, gnarly zombies through a broken window?

 

Yes, folks, the pitchfork is now your weapon of choice. Forget axes and hammers. Those nasty zeds will still get to you before you drop them. Far better is it to just draw their attention, run inside a hous (be sure to check that all the doors are closed!), going to a broken window, waiting for the angry reaver to start mean-mugging you, and straight up stab them in the head!

 

This post was brought to you by the Chernarussian Association of Pitchfork Enthusiasts.

so you can melee through windows i had no idea i never tried the pitchfork i take it from your post it does a stab motion thats perfect thx for the info i'll give it a shot now if we can only get a devil costume. trade your soul for these peaches

[sachad 1016]

so you can melee through windows i had no idea i never tried the pitchfork i take it from your post it does a stab motion thats perfect thx for the info i'll give it a shot now if we can only get a devil costume. trade your soul for these peaches

 

Guess you'll have to settle for an all red costume for now. Too bad there's no red balaclavas!

[Scarcifer 102]

so you can melee through windows i had no idea i never tried the pitchfork i take it from your post it does a stab motion thats perfect thx for the info i'll give it a shot now if we can only get a devil costume. trade your soul for these peaches

Word of caution if you have that kind of play style hitting limbs of zeds that clip through objects example: a door.May tend to cause the zeds to migrate/clip inside the building/through the door, My suggestion is to choose your kills precisely and wisely and try to be ambient or one with the environment and strike or bait when necessary. If you hit them right they stagger giving you the upper advantage to strike repetitively(Like i said sledgehammer preferred choice). That way your gear is not destroyed.

 

Also has anyone noticed what the leather kits are doing?Its turning gear from damaged to pristine....This strikes me as odd how can something damaged be repaired to new condition. I preferred the old way better where it brings it to worn; this way is more authentic in my opinion.

[mercules 1290]

I am going to share a secret with you all. The Stun Baton will kill a Zombie in 2 hits. Bonus is the first hit will drop them to the ground making the second one even easier to land. Unfortunately you need a battery and it burns through them fairly quickly, but it is a good silent zombie killer. 

[gannon46 788]

Word of caution if you have that kind of play style hitting limbs of zeds that clip through objects example: a door.May tend to cause the zeds to migrate/clip inside the building/through the door, My suggestion is to choose your kills precisely and wisely and try to be ambient or one with the environment and strike or bait when necessary. If you hit them right they stagger giving you the upper advantage to strike repetitively(Like i said sledgehammer preferred choice). That way your gear is not destroyed.

 

Also has anyone noticed what the leather kits are doing?Its turning gear from damaged to pristine....This strikes me as odd how can something damaged be repaired to new condition. I preferred the old way better where it brings it to worn; this way is more authentic in my opinion.

yeah i normally try and stealth and not be seen by zeds but was wanting to just go kill some for fun. thx for the info i didn't think of that the clipping into buildings and such and i as well do not care for the damaged to pristine repair i think it kill some of the motivation to search for rare loot. I have buddies that will search and search for that piece of pristine gear i for one will wear worn with pride though i think it kills some of the motivation to find pristine stuff when you can just find a badly damaged shirt and bingo pristine, i was thinking it was a bug it would make sense if we had a sewing machine maybe the white piano house looking factory could be turned into a textile factory and have sewing machines we could use maybe we could even customize things or reinforce clothing make it last longer just an idea kinda thought of it when they gave us the report about the maintenance building they are adding be nice if they added more community buildings where you can upgrade or fix things and would require you to go to a special building to do so.

[Scarcifer 102]

I am going to share a secret with you all. The Stun Baton will kill a Zombie in 2 hits. Bonus is the first hit will drop them to the ground making the second one even easier to land. Unfortunately you need a battery and it burns through them fairly quickly, but it is a good silent zombie killer. 

yes the cattle prod is efficient as well, but thekey factor is battery life...

[Jonah_Hobbes 171]

Sorry, I know it's not a hand to hand weapon but it's ages since I had an SKS. Even with a broken scope x2 perfect headshots to clear that lovely loot spot police car. I gave them Mercy.

 

I love the SKS.

[Whyherro123 2283]

I second that. The sledgehammer is a beast compared to other melee weapons at the moment.

 

And no, no spears...

Any indication as to why not? Easy to make, easy to use, effective. Plus, it makes more "sense" than to have a bow that-totally-wouldn't-work in real life......

 

Just...weighing in.

[Avant-Garde 229]

Once the devs have the animations and tracers fixed, long weapons shall be the obvious choice imo. Range gives you control in melee fights, as you can aways have the initiative. Big problem with pitchfork is the retarded animations (strafe and attack for ultimate lols), and the guessing game that is to find where the hell the tracers goes with said animations, I mean its all so broken I cry everytime

 

We need a halberd as endgame melee weapon! Something that hits hard and has range. We need a better melee in fact, this game has a very good base just need to add depth to it!

Edited April 18, 2015 by Avant-Garde