Skills/Melee Weapons

Positive Effects

 * Increased attack speed while holding melee weapons.
 * Increased damage while attacking with melee weapons.
 * Reduced stamina drain.
 * Note: Also see how endurance effects stamina.

Negative Effects

 * Fame point gain rate is significantly reduced with higher melee weapons skill levels.

Leveling
The melee weapons skill can be leveled up by: The skill level can only be increased if the player has enough points in their strength attribute to allow it.
 * Successfully landing attacks on animals, players, or puppets.
 * Basic: 0.5 STR required
 * Medium: 1.5 STR required
 * Advanced: 3.0 STR required

Misconceptions
The melee weapons skill does not effect:
 * Damage dealt while empty handed. This is determined by the boxing skill.
 * Throw distance. This cannot currently be affected by any skill or attribute.