Naraka: Bladepoint's melee weapons are the cornerstone of this battle royale, and learning how to use each one is crucial for mastery. While it's possible to fight with fists, or only use ranged weapons, it's best to have at least one melee weapon ready for immediate use at all times. Defensively, every melee weapon is capable of blocking and disarming an opponent using a melee weapon as well - even if its durability has run out.

Unlike Naraka: Bladepoint's ranged weapons, the melee weapons can still be used once their durability runs out. They'll deal less damage, but they can still be used to attack and defend just the same. Each melee weapon has its own set of moves and combinations, as well as additional strengths depending on the situation.

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Each melee weapon in Naraka: Bladepoint has two sets of attacks that can be activated by either of the attack buttons or keys. Naraka: Bladepoint can be played with either a controller, or mouse and keyboard. To establish a common ground, the term "horizontal attack" is synonymous with R1/RB/Left Click, and "vertical attack" is synonymous with R2/RT/Right Click.

Every Naraka: Bladepoint Melee Weapon (& How They Work)

The Best Ranged Weapons in Naraka: Bladepoint

Longsword 

Naraka: Bladepoint's Longsword attack combos strings are executed by tapping either attack button or key three times in a row. The final attack in each combo determines which Focus Strike will be used. For example, the first two hits of the vertical string combo could be used and ended with the horizontal slash, or vice versa. Every combo string, however, will only ever consist of three attacks, and no unlocked talents in Naraka: Bladepoint will affect them.

Holding down either Focus Strike will result in an energy wave slash, once again either horizontal or vertical depending on which string is held down. Either of the attack buttons or keys can be held down at any point to execute these slashes. While the energy wave slashes affect more of the Longsword's durability than a normal strike, the durability will not decrease unless the attack lands. Additionally, like all melee weapons in Naraka: Bladepoint, the Longsword has a unique attack after blocking and disarming an opponent. Use the horizontal attack to impale the enemy and reel them back in for another attack combo.

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Katana

Like the Longsword, the Katana's attack combos will end with either a vertical or horizontal slash. Charging either attack will execute a "Blink Strike," the Katana's signature move in Naraka: Bladepoint. The Blink Strike launches several quick strikes in progression without seeing the user attack, and it can deal damage at some range. A follow-up attack called the "Thunderstrike" can be used after the Blink Strike. Thunderstrike drastically knocks the opponent backward and drops them on the ground. The Katana is the easiest weapon to pair with Naraka: Bladepoint's best characters.

The Katana's Counterstrike Combo is two vertical slashes that hit the opponent in rapid succession. The first strike launches the opponent into the air and the second strike knocks them back and onto the ground again. The Katana is great for landing a quick attack and dodging for a repositioned strike. Its moves are meant to be simpler, but each slash deals a considerable amount of damage in return.

Dagger

Unlike the Longsword and Katana, the Dagger has some advanced attack combinations that separate it from all other weapons in Naraka: Bladepoint. The Dagger has the standard three-tap attack strings, but the dodge mechanic can be worked into the attack combinations as well. This is called the "Dagger Dodge," and the resulting move is a dodge that performs better than the stand-alone action. The Dagger Dodge can be used in any direction and sets the wielder up for a Focus Strike.

Additionally, the Dagger has two unique charged Focus Strikes. Uppercut Rush can be activated by charging the horizontal attack, and it launches both the user and the opponent into the air. Using another horizontal attack will knock the opponent back, but using the vertical attack will impale the opponent with the dagger and slam them to the ground. The other charged Focus Strike is called the Assassin's Lunge, where the user initiates a single quick and powerful stab.

Greatsword

The Greatsword is the slowest melee weapon in Naraka Bladepoint, but it also has the most damaging attacks. Greatsword users will quickly realize that each attack has to be purposeful, as the slow swings make it easy to predict which attack is coming. The horizontal swing of the Greatsword can even be dodged by someone using a Weaponry Chest to repair their weapon, as the sword swings over their head. However, the Greatsword is the only melee weapon to not get knocked back when it clashes with another weapon, allowing for the perfect counterattack follow-up.

The Greatsword's Focus Strikes are extremely dangerous but have to be time perfectly. Raging Tide is an attack string for the Greatsword that uses two Focus Strikes in one combo. Storm Slash has a long charge time, but it can be charged up while moving. Fully charged, Storm Slash swings the Greatsword horizontally four times and is great for third partying fights. Rockfall Slash charges while the user stands in place, and comes crashing down onto an opponent with a vertical slash.

Spear

The Spear has multiple moves and combinations that, once mastered, make it one of the best Battle Royale weapons in Naraka: BladepointWhile the Spear does have its standard three-move combos, it also has a combo that begins with a well-timed Focus Strike. By holding down either of the attack buttons or keys and releasing them as soon as the second energy flash occurs, the Dragonslayer move will activate. This lunges the Spear at the opponent and can be followed up by Nezha if it hits. Nezha twirls the Spear around the user for multiple attacks with golden Focus. This attack cannot be interrupted, and it blocks enemy blue Focus attacks. Nezha can be followed up by a normal Focus Strike to knock back the opponent, or into a Crescent Slam.

Crescent Slam and Ricochet Strike are the vertical and horizontal Focus strikes, respectively, that are activated if the timing for Dragonslayer isn't perfect. Like the Greatsword, Crescent Slam is charged up with the user in place, and then the Spear is slammed overhead into the ground. Ricochet Strike is a quick sweep of the legs, knocking the opponent backward. The Spear's greatest strength is that no mistimed attacks really exist, as each mistake can flow fluidly into the next combination.

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Naraka: Bladepoint is available on Steam.