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· Melee weapons were officially introduced in the Call of Duty series starting with Black Ops 3. While knives were available in earlier games, Black Ops 3 allowed players to equip various melee weapon skins.
· In this video, we've ranked the top 10 melee weapons in Call of Duty history. Since most melee weapons have statistically identical performance, the rankings are primarily based on appearance and personal preference.

· The Buzz Cut, featured in Black Ops 3, is one of the most brutal melee weapons, appearing as a DIY weapon.
· It's a 2x4 piece of wood with a saw blade and a handle, characterized by its powerful, muscle-driven slashing effect and loud sound.
· Referred to as 'melee improvise' in game files, it boasts a cool design, sound, and fast attack speed.

· Nunchucks are iconic melee weapons, popularized by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and have appeared in multiple Call of Duty games.
· Although they first appeared in Black Ops 3, the Infinite Warfare version is considered superior.
· The flashy combat animations, dramatic sound effects, and the ability to send enemies flying add to the fun of using and watching them.

· Lefty, a melee weapon made from the arm of a New Town mannequin, offers unexpected uniqueness.
· As a melee weapon related to the iconic New Town mannequins of the Black Ops series, its distinguishing feature is the animation where the mannequin arm appears to move on its own during attacks.
· While somewhat comical, it provided a fresh experience at the time and is considered one of the favorite melee weapons in the series.

· The Bushwhacker, added in Black Ops 3, is a knuckle-type melee weapon with a mini chainsaw.
· It's more unique than a standard chainsaw, delivering a grinding effect on enemies along with the chainsaw noise when striking with your fists.
· It's considered much cooler than a full-sized chainsaw.

· The Tactical Knife in Modern Warfare 2 attaches to firearms, increasing melee attack speed and range.
· When used with the 'Commando Pro' perk, it enabled melee attacks with incredible range, allowing players to instantly close in on enemies like ninjas.
· While not a traditional melee weapon, it played a crucial role in the emergence of the Call of Duty melee playstyle.

· The US Shovel in World War 2 offers realistic depiction and powerful melee attacks.
· Fitting the World War 2 setting, the shovel, a tool soldiers would carry, was implemented as a melee weapon, enhancing immersion.
· The animations and sound effects of swinging the shovel or smashing an enemy's helmet are highly satisfying.

· Brawlers Brew, one of the DLC melee weapons added to Modern Warfare Remastered, uses a beer bottle.
· Its distinctive feature is the process of breaking a beer bottle on your knee to wield it at the start of the game, fitting well with the classic Modern Warfare atmosphere.
· The satisfying blood splatter effect when impaling an enemy with the beer bottle is impressive.

· The Baseball Bat in Call of Duty Mobile provides the most satisfying feedback among baseball bats featured in various series.
· In Call of Duty Mobile, a class that exclusively uses melee weapons can be a very powerful and effective strategy.
· It's a beloved weapon among Call of Duty Mobile players.

· The Backhander in Black Ops 4 is a melee weapon made from a zombie's arm.
· It involves swinging the zombie arm to attack enemies, with the animation featuring the arm appearing to move lifelike during combat.
· It's considered more fun than the mannequin arm in Black Ops 3 and ranks highly among numerous melee weapons.

· The Series 6 Outrider in Black Ops 4 is a melee weapon utilizing a superhero action figure.
· It possesses the ability to instantly kill enemies with a karate chop action, and its unique concept as a psychic action figure is captivating.
· It's regarded as the coolest melee weapon in the entire Call of Duty series.