Melee: Difference between revisions

Due to their niche uses and the standard set by [[Engineer]] and [[Spy]], a common theme among melee weapon design is to trade the consistent damage and/or random [[critical hits]] in exchange for some sort of utility. The [[Wrench]] for example, maintains the standard stock melee stats, but with the added ability to heal and upgrade buildings, as well as refill [[Sentry Gun]]s with ammo. In addition, the [[Knife]] has added utility in being able to one shot any class from behind with a guaranteed [[critical hit]], called a backstab. It is worth noting backstabs can only happen from behind enemies, and attempting to attack an enemy with a crit boosted knife from the front will result in the [[Knife]] critting as normal, dealing 120 damage. Other examples of utility melees include The [[Harvester]], [[Chekhov's Punch]], [[Shock Therapy]], [[Umbrella]], [[Derby Cane]], [[Uberspritze]], and [[Fishwhacker]].