Machete

The Machete is a close combat weapon introduced in Left 4 Dead 2.

Like all other melee weapons, the machete uses the slot of the pistol. It can slice, dismember and decapitate Common Infected.

It's about the same as a frying pan power-wise, but has a wider spread of damage, having the ability to level a horde of Common Infected. As a bladed weapon, the more kills you get with it, the more blood you get splashed on your screen and on your weapon. This can cause major tunnel vision and cover up your flanks from view. It can also do heavy damage to Special Infected if not killing them outright, although this isn't recommended unless they have ensnared or pinned another Survivor.

The machete, like other melee weapons, does significant damage to Special Infected. However, it should not be used against Boomers or Spitters (With the exception of immediatially after killing the Spitter, run ahead if your health is above 50% and may even work when your health is 45% - 50%)

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When you locate the machete on your trek to the nearest safe room, you want to make sure you utilize it for the good of the Survivors. When traveling on open ground, keep the machete in its sheath, there is no need to cause friendly fire damage. When in a long passage, it is a smart idea to draw the machete, as you can level horde after horde of Common Infected as they run down the passage at you. When you're in the finale level, covering doorways with the machete is a good use. This secures that door and keeps any Survivor to your back safer.

Exernal Links

 * Machete gameplay