Bethesda’s new open-world RPGStarfieldis full of unique items, ingredients, and weapons. When you first jump into the game, simply managing your inventory can feel like an insurmountable hurdle to overcome. Fortunately, with a bit of practice anda general understanding of the favorites menu, you’ll quickly come to terms with Starfield’s unique inventory system.
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It also helps to have a list of the game’s best items at hand, so you may be prepared to ditch your Rescue Axe the moment you pick up a Barrow Knife. Here is a list of the ten best melee weapons in Starfield, so you don’t have to horde weapons in fear of downgrading the next time you loot a member of the Crimson Fleet.
10Rescue Axe
The very first melee weapon that players will get their hands on is the Rescue Axe. After working your way through the character creator, you’ll be able to find your first Rescue Axe while lootingthe Crimson Fleet piratesthat land on Vectera.
The Rescue Axe hasa base damage of 17and a weight of 1.4, making it a solid early game weapon for those who aren’t afraid to test the armor on their Space Suit. If you missed the Rescue Axe on Vectera,you can buy one from Centurion Arsenal, Neon Tactical, or directly from the Trade Authority.
9Combat Knife
If you are looking for a solid knife to replace your Rip Shank, the United Colonies Combat Knife is a strong alternative. Witha base damage rating of 16and a mass of only 0.36, the combat knife is a must-have for your early game melee build.
The combat knife can be found in a number of different stores, butthe easiest place to track one down is atCenturion Arsenal in New Atlantis. You can also find one at Shephard’s General Store in Akila City.
8UC Naval Cutlass
If you are looking to scour the starsas a member of the Crimson FleetPirates, the UC Naval Cutlass is the melee weapon for you. The futuristic cutlass is perfect for fighting through the tight corridors of an enemy ship and is relatively easy to find.
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The UC Naval Cutlasscan be found at Centurion Arsenal, Neon Tactical, or the ever reliable Shephard’s General Store. Witha base damage of 20, a weight of 1.4, and a cool design, its easy to see why so many players love the UC Naval Cutlass.
7Barrow Knife
One step up from the UC Combat Knife is the Barrow Knife. At this point in your mission to collect the best weaponry in Starfield as fast as possible,it is important to note that certain weapons will only spawn when you reach a certain level.
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That being said, if you’re able to’t find a Barrow Knife atShephard’s General Store or the UC Distribution Center, you may need to level your character a bit before coming back and checking again. The Barrow Knife has abase damage of 22and a mass of 0.34
6Osmium Dagger
The Osmium Dagger is a reliable melee weaponfavored by House Va’ruun. While exploring the Serpentis Star System and trying to figure out why a religious faction would have a favorite melee weapon, you will likely stumble upon an Osmium Dagger and add it to your inventory.
The Osmium Dagger hasa base damage of 28and a mass of 2.7, making it one of the heaviest melee weapons in the game. The best place to find the dagger is byhijacking and looting a Va’ruun ship, as they are rarely stocked in any of Starfield’s general stores.
The Tanto is a powerful short bladed melee weapon that can be found in most of the weapon shops scattered throughout the settled systems.Centurion Arsenal, Neon Tactical, Rowland’s Arms, Shephard’s General Store, and any of the United Colonies weapon depots will sell the Tantoonce you reach the appropriate level.
Witha base damage of 40and a mass of 0.45, the Tanto is a reliable weapon that won’t weigh you down while it sits in your inventory.
4Wakizashi
Becoming a space pirate is easy in Starfield. The UC Naval Cutlass pairs with pretty much any of the guns in the game to make you feel like a bonafide member of the Crimson Fleet before you ever officially join their ranks.
Becoming a space ronin is something else entirely. The Wakizashi Kitana, which hits for a whopping49 damageand weighs 1.35, is one of the hardest melee weapons to track down. Fortunately, it can bebought at the UC Exchange in Cydonia andRowland Arms in Akila City.
3Syndicate Enforcer
The Syndicate Enforcer hasa base damage of 49and a weight of 1.35, putting it on par with the Wakizashi Kitana. The two weapons even look similar, with their reach and attack patterns being almost identical.
What puts the Enforcer above the Kitana is its two Epic Effects and the way it scales with your characters level. To find the Syndicate Enforcer, you will have to loot a specific weapon crate insidethe Seokguh Syndicate in Neon Cityduringthe Guilty Parties sidequest.
2Va’ruun Painblade
House Va’ruun’s bloody history may not do much to help their reputation, but it can be exploited by the modern explorer with an appreciation for pointy weaponry. The Va’ruun Painblade is one of the many weapons crafted by the men and women who took part in the Serpent’s Crusade, and it should not be underestimated.
Without any special effects, the Painblade hasa base damage of 62and a weight of 1.80. To find this weapon, you’ll have to complete the “Rook Meets Queen” quest to unlock Zuri’s Essentials inside The Key.
1The Last Priest
The pinnacle of bladed melee weapons in Starfield is The Last Priest. As a variation of the Va’ruun Painblade, The Last Priest was forged with the religious fervor of a faction that was willing to slaughter millions during the Serpent’s Crusade.
The Last Priest hasa base damage of 62,a weight of 1.8, and an elemental buff that will randomly deal elemental damage to your enemies. To add this powerful melee weapon to you inventory you have to complete the Infinity’s End quest by killing the Keeper or convincing the Hunter that the Keeper is dead.
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