Melee weapons are handheld weapons used in hand-to-hand combat, functioning as an extension of the users limbs. They are used within the direct physical reach of the weapon itself and do not involve a projectile. Melee weapons can be broadly divided into three categories: edged and bladed weapons, polearms, and blunt weapons. Some examples of melee weapons include swords, axes, maces, spears, and whips. In Fortnite, melee weapons include the harvesting tool (pickaxe), the Kinetic Blade, and the Shockwave Hammer. Melee weapons are useful in situations where ammunition is scarce or when completing certain quests and challenges.