Although the series is more known for high-tech weapons and high-octane firefights,Call of Dutyalso has memorable weapons for up-close and personal encounters. Few things are more infuriating than getting killed in a multiplayer match by a melee weapon, it feels like an invasion of personal space and is downright embarrassing. On the flip side, successfully stabbing an opponent is one of the best feelings in the game, everyone loves to feel like a commando.
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The melee weapons have only gotten more varied and interesting as the series has progressed with every game adding wilder weapons to the fray.
10Knife
The one that started it all. The knife is one of the first melee weapons in the game beyond the butt of a rifle. It has been featured in most games since the firstModern Warfareand is something of a staple for the franchise. The quick and swift slashing motion has been the bane of players throughout every multiplayer mode and anasset of zombie playersfor quick points without the loss of ammo.
9Baseball Bat
A powerhouse melee weapon for the sports fan, the baseball bat has appeared in severalCall of Dutygames, included in multiplayer matches, zombie maps,and campaigns. There are several variants of the weapon, including a gruesome version with nails called “The Triple,” featured inCall of Duty: WWII.The weapon changes a little bit each game but the slugger idea remains the same. TheBlack Ops IIIvariant iseven capable of hitting grenades.
8Bayonet
The bayonet attachment for rifles has been an iconic melee option sinceCall of Duty: World at War.While most known for appearing in the WWII themed games from the series, it has also appeared in a few othergames as well.
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The range of the bayonet makes it incredibly effective for jabbing enemies at a distance, although some degree of precision is necessary for it to be accurate.
7Riot Shield
The riot shield is one of the most annoying weapons to go up against thanks to its stopping power and ability to distract players from enemy sharpshooters in the distance. Few things are more frightening than turning a corner and coming face to face with a charging riot shield. There are plenty of disadvantages to using these bulky barriers, but awell-trained player equipped with one can be deadlier than any conventional player with a gun.
6Nunchucks
Another fan favorite, these deadly swinging weapons are featured inBlack Ops IIIandInfinite Warfare,in the zombies and multiplayer modes. Included asspecial weapons in the zombie maps, Revelations and Shaolin Shuffle, this fast melee weapon is superb for mowing down hordes of zombies, they can be a huge asset for later rounds when the zombie swarms get larger.
5Axe
The axe has appeared in a good number of the games, sometimes also acting as a projectile that can be thrown. The brutal takedowns make this one ofthe most intimidating weapons to appear in the series, often finding a cozy spot in player’s inventories for zombie maps when the undead get too close.
4Sledgehammer
While it might be a bit over-aggressive, the sledgehammer is one of the most fun weapons in the whole series. Great for clearing out hordes of zombies or unsuspecting players, the takedowns are downright vicious.
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It appears inWWIIandCall of Duty: Black OpsCold Warand comes in several variants with varying perks.
3Golden Spork
EvenCall of Dutycan let down its hair and get silly with the weapons caches sometimes. The golden spork may not look like a killing machine, but this little eating utensil is a zombie slayer’s dream weapon. It is one of themost powerful weaponsin all of the zombie modes, able to kill enemies in a single hit up until round 34. The golden spork is featured in zombie maps, Mob of the Dead and Blood of the Dead, inBlack Ops IIandBlack Ops 4respectively, although players will have to do a series of tasks to unlock it.
2Katana
The katana is a classic video game weapon with a long history of slicing and dicing foes. This Japanese blade appears in several games but is only playable in a few of thetitles. While a sword may be an odd weapon for a high energy shooting game, the swift slashing motion makes it extremely viable for close quarters combat. InBlack Ops 4it can be upgraded to turn the player invisible.
1Ballistic Knife
Perhaps the most iconic weapon of theBlack Opsseries is none other than this melee/projectile blade. The ballistic knife acts as gun and a knife at the same time and the one hit kill factor is a huge draw for any players confidant in their accuracy and reflex time. The dual blades are awesome too and makes running across the map to stab a sniper all the more intense.
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