Pixel Gun 3Dwas initially released way back in 2013 but was only launched on the PC in April of 2024. This is abattle royal-stylegame but with a twist. As the name suggests, it uses blocky graphics that give it an 8-bit retro feel. One of the benefits of taking this approach is that system requirements forPixel Gun 3Dare very low. It lends itself well to being played on hardware that can’t cope with modern FPS games.
Pixel Gun 3Dhas a large following and an active community. There are always plenty of people playing online, and there is seldom a need to queue for a match for more than a few seconds in thisFPS game. There are plenty of weapons available to players, including primary weapons, sniper rifles, sidearms, and melee weapons.
Don’t Be Afraid To Pick The Pick
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Players shouldn’t be fooled by the fact that thisPixel Gun 3Dmelee weapon looks like a pickaxe. It is an entirely viable weapon with nicely balanced stats. None of them is anything special, but none of them are terrible either.
This is a solid choice for a melee weapon inPixel Gun 3D. Melee weapons in this game require the player to be at very close range, there is no reach on melee weapons, so chasing down enemies to score melee kills is a skill that all players will need to master.
A Basic Melee Weapon But With A DOT
The Warrior Axe has very bad mobility but makes up for this somewhat by having a damage-over-time effect. This is a bleed DOT, that lasts for several ticks. Combined with decent base damage, this is a hard-hitting melee weapon favored by manyPixel Gun 3Dplayers.
With such bad mobility, the best use of the Warrior Axe is as a defensive weapon or as a backup if the player has run out of ammunition. Although some players seem to do well by hiding around doorways and swinging this axe at enemies who step through.
Become A Ninja
Thisiconic melee weaponis very popular withPixel Gun 3Dplayers. At first glance, the stats don’t explain why this should be so. However, the stats are very balanced, and although the attack speed is a little on the low side.
Mobility is adequate, leaving the player fast enough to catch up with most enemy players who are not carrying one of the most handy and lightweight of weapons. With a red and gold model, with a golden chain connecting the two battens, this is one of the more uniquePixel Gun 3Dweapons, and this could explain its popularity.
An Axe That Does Critical Damage
The Bone Crusher is one of the big hitters ofPixel Gun 3D. Not only does it do great base damage, but it also has the chance of scoring a critical hit. When the bonus triggers, the weapon does double damage on that hit alone.
The Bone Crusher has good mobility for a large melee weapon and is very popular with players who prefer melee over ranged combat in this game. It is also a very capable weapon used in a defensive role when enemy players are close to melee range.
A Lightsaber By Another Name
It isn’t justStar WarsmoviesandStar Warsgamesthat have lightsabers it seems.Pixel Gun 3Dhas its own version of these iconic weapons in the form of the Elder Force Saber. It is no surprise to learn that this is a very popular melee weapon used by many players.
What makes it so good, is the fact it does an additional 24 burning damage as a damage over time effect. Added to the already excellent base damage, this makes the Elder Force Saber a real heavy hitter.
A Fun Melee Weapon For Pummeling The Enemy
TheSteampunkFists are anotherPixel Gun 3Dmelee weapon that is popular for no other reason than their cool factor. These fists do middle-of-the-road damage but do have a slightly higher attack speed than most other melee weapons.
Mobility is quite good though. But it is the cure punching animation that makes this melee weapon so popular. It is great fun chasing an enemy player and punching them in the back of the head as they try to escape.
Slow Attack Speed But Massive Damage
The Jet Tenderizer takes 2nd place on this list because of the awesome amount of damage it does with a single hit. But the downside here, is players don’t want to miss their swing, as the attack rate is the slowest of all melee weapons inPixel Gun 3D.
This weapon has a very futuristic, sci-fi look, with a suitably weighty hit animation. Mobility is a little bit of a problem with this weapon though. This combined with the low attack speed, makes it difficult to chase down and kill retreating enemy players.
Highest Damage Melee Weapon
Taking the top spot on this list is the Demon Sword. The base damage of this melee weapon is the best of any in the game. It also has a respectable attack speed. For lightly armored players, a single hit with the Demon Sword should be enough to kill them.
The only downside of the Demon Sword is its poor mobility. But this makes sense, as carrying a large,two-handed swordis bound to slow anyone down. Overall, this is the best choice of melee weapon forPixel Gun 3Dplayers.
