Shovel

"Oh, I know what to do with this!"

- Rochelle

"Man, I'm gonna beat these sons of bitches 'til I lose my watch."

- Ellis

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

It is found in the following campaigns:


 * The Passing (PC version only)
 * Swamp Fever (PC version only)
 * Hard Rain (PC version only)
 * The Parish (PC version only)
 * No Mercy (Left 4 Dead 2 PC version only)
 * Death Toll (Left 4 Dead 2 PC version only)
 * Blood Harvest (Left 4 Dead 2 PC version only)
 * The Sacrifice (Left 4 Dead 2 PC version only)
 * Cold Stream (PC version only)
 * The Last Stand (Left 4 Dead 2 version)

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

Pros

 * Has a wide attack range, allowing multiple kills with one swing.
 * It is one of the most common melee weapons.

Cons

 * Slight poor hit detection.
 * Cannot be used to cut a Smoker's tongue.
 * Not recommended for killing Boomers due to bile showering attacker and any nearby Survivors.