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GTA 6 Melee Weapons and When They Beat a Gun

Melee is not a fallback. There are situations where it is the correct choice, and knowing them saves whole missions.

Marek Vos
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Most players treat melee as what happens when the ammunition runs out. In a series where noise summons police, that is backwards.

Three situations where melee wins

  • Anything that must stay quiet. A gunshot raises a wanted level. A blunt object does not.
  • Single unaware target. Faster than drawing, aiming and firing.
  • Confined space. No reload, no aim penalty.

Loadout advice is in our weapon classes guide.

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