Fallout: New Vegas Hints

Melee Weapon Tips

  • 1 of 2: Before you're able to get a silenced 12.7mm pistol, try using heavy two-handed melee weapons like rebar clubs and bumper swords to sneak-kill guys that your silenced .22 pistol is too weak for.
  • 2 of 2: Or work on the Brotherhood of Steel faction quests until you gain access to Knight Torres' store, then buy a ballistic fist from her. It's not only the most powerful unarmed weapon in the game, but it's also the very best non-ranged sneak-attack weapon.