Shovel

The Shovel is a close combat weapon in Left 4 Dead 2, introduced in The Last Stand Update alongside with the Pitchfork.

It is commonly found in "The Last Stand" campaign and in farmland areas (such as "Blood Harvest"). It is a rarer find in campaigns with urban settings (such as "Dead Center").

Melee Mechanics
The Shovel is classified as a bludgeoning weapon. It spews blood on the screen, but never dismantles or mutilates the Infected.