The Best Melee Weapon In The Game - Fallout 76

Video of me showing the best Melee weapon in Fallout 76.

[@scottstechlab]

it is 500 same as the cold sholder

[@MrWestTek]

Thank you

[@aidan10a46]

Stamps or Adams?

[@RagaGearforever5]

Or 700 atoms and you save your sanity from running up to 30 expeditions in Atlantic city. Don't get me wrong, expeditions completion rewards are the best thing around. They give lots of legendary stuff, a bunch of exp and ammunition and you can also get legendary modules. It's just that doing that nonstop, could probably turn you into a IRL feral ghoul.

[@nukawave-um7iu]

@@RagaGearforever5lol I think they’re fun I do one at least an hour, and if you switch to expedition team before you finish you get a ton of xp

[@leroyjohnson3061]

@@RagaGearforever5 the Expeditions are the single best place for rewards For completion, you can earn 6 guaranteed legendaries, 1 guarantee module, 20k exp, Plus the insane amount of ammo, caps and stimpacks you will pick up. A chance(high chance) to earn 2 modules +25 scrip.. that’s 125 scrip 1/4 of your daily limit. I can do broadwalk solo in 7 minutes

[@erikcarlsen2179]

As someone who ran melee before the patch I can attest this thing is unreal now.

[@MrWestTek]

Thanks for the feedback :)

[@mohamedko3566]

hey what are the best starts on a melee, for the build in the video?

[@erikcarlsen2179]

My build is completely different than his, but I would say any good start includes as much slugger as you can.

[@ThatGuyJunoOfficial]

@@mohamedko3566for auto axe and chainsaw: Vampire, 40% power attack dmg increase, breaks slower

[@MidoriShibuya]

You can buy both the auto axe and cold shoulder for 750 atoms each, or buy their respective bundles for 1000 atoms. Both also cost 500 stamps.

[@lxlKHARMAlxl]

A melee video? Hotdamn! Thank you.

[@MrWestTek]

Hope you enjoy!

[@johnhedrick4300]

Getting really tired of the game crashing. Played for about 3 hours yesterday, crashed 5 times. Once, while doing one of the new events , I lost all ammo used and any rewards.

[@salvatorealfeo6535]

Feel u Bro. On ps5 that game is unplayable. Me and my friends give up at the game just week ago. And dome of them acc the first just 3 months ago...

[@phillipanthony6310]

Yup pretty much unplayable it's going to kill all the momentum they've tried to build up cause once I drop it I don't know if I'll find the care to play it again

[@carmelo5320]

@@salvatorealfeo6535 I’m on ps5 it crash maybe once every 5 hours but I usually don’t play long, only problem rn for me is the map glitch

[@salvatorealfeo6535]

@@carmelo5320 them fixed the biggest from past month. But after skyline valley that game was unplayable for a long on ps.

[@686Impulse686]

I have noticed this myself. And nice to see this video confirm it.

[@MrWestTek]

Glad to have helped :)

[@Icecube88]

recommend buying it in the atom shop since it will unlock for all characters instead of just one char (the char you used to buy it with stamps). worth the atoms.

[@alexandruoprea699]

Guess it's time to pause the Holy Fire/Cremator and crawl back into the Auto Axe's good graces. Thank you for the news!

[@Vallanthaz]

Think I missed it in the video. What are the rolls you are using on that axe? Also, how do you manage your meat buffs when not running good with salt? I feel like stuff is going to spoil before you can use it. Do you utilize your cryo freezer quite a bit?

[@flavio1243]

I was thinking all the time about switching to a melee build and the changes has me finally convinced

[@MrWestTek]

You may not go back lol...

[@roonkolos]

Take time to grind some tick blood tequila. That combined with an auto axe or a chainsaw and you'll have an insanely satisfying time ♡

[@flavio1243]

@@roonkolos I will definitely look into that, I just rolled my vampire 40% power DMG auto axe today. I still need the pemmican collector and mire lurk steamer. I also might also get a thorn armor set just for that DMG maximization, but all of that can wait, have to stockpile a respectable amount of legendary modules while Bethesda is figuring out how to kill the pickaxe bug, LOL.

[@jdryz8019]

Conviently this just went up into the atom shop, perfect timing cause i have an unarmed build currently and picked it up off the atom shop to play with and my god....

[@KaylieRayne]

They did something to them.. Non modded Robot Auto axe was doing amazing damage on the Robot Boss, they where melting with two of us using the Auto Axe.

[@ChampionsGearhead]

I rolled a bloodied auto axe yesterday, and it feels four times as effective as a non-bloodied a week back. So I can't tell if it is Bloodied or if they changed the axe.

[@IRISH_STACHE]

Is the electiric mod still the best? Or is that only if you use the science perks to scale the electric dmg? I just got the auto axe yesterday and I grabbed all the mods for it but it looks like the fire mod does a little more dmg compared to unscaled electric mod but theres also poison which has a big dmg over time but idk maybe dmg over time effects are a waste? I would love to hear what some of the auto axe vets have to say.

[@ultrabored1]

Wondering the same

[@Gremalkin1979]

Melee is having a hard time seeing anything with all the cremator explosions filling the screen. How do we fix this? Why we buff the damage! That should fix it, right ?

[@leroyjohnson3061]

Womp womp

[@77Format]

We need a setting that allows us to disable all the explosion effects. They're making us blind at the events and that's not good for anyone. Players don't get their XP.

[@305backup]

​@@77FormatI just sit back and let them do the event for me since they don't want to think about other people anyways. Blind away while I farm you for xp lol

[@CreXNL]

I just did Radiation Rumble, 5 minutes of solid explosions😮

[@christiand1337]

This is why I haven’t really started running my melee build yet - I’ll stick with my Auto Tesla build that melts crowds for now, with 2 Vampire shock Auto axes for single target damage.

[@RealCoachMarkB]

DAYYYYYUUUUMMMMMM!!!!! Nice! I have a Melee build already setup too!

[@turntvastgoed5776]

Just a quick question, you said 'that's why I have so much strength', but how do you get so much strength then? quite a new player. Love the vids btw, just subbed :D

[@marcorodriguez8711]

Babe wake up, new MrWestTek video dropped

[@MrWestTek]

[@dahSweep]

Do you think you could give some tips on starting a melee character? I have been playing Commando and PA on my main character (around lvl 180 now) but I wanted to try something different with a melee build. I decided to make a new character since the mutations are all different, but getting started with melee is so slow.. enemies take so long to kill and it's just a slog. I also want to do full health melee this time. Getting tired of bloodied and unyielding all the time. You mentioned that this weapon could do well with full health too. Maybe you could make a build for that? No video or anything, unless you want to, but just something to work towards for a new character.

[@ThatZyberGuy]

I just started using Auto axe today as I'm having an issue farming acid to refine ore to make bullets. Preferably 308 for the Red Terror. Also fuel for the cremator now that I have isn't as common anymore, as I digress into my game issues lol. But yeah even just stock the auto axe is nuts!

[@mac-qf4qi]

you get a BUNCH of fuel from expeditions

[@echo8168]

If you stilk need 308 or fuel i have allot i can throw you way for free if you are on ps.

[@ThatZyberGuy]

@@echo8168 the 308 issue changed once I got the bullet converter.

[@austintowson4979]

Haha nice camp spot mine is right on the other side where the blood ticks spawn and the oil spot!

[@drewbuck2828]

Lucky enough to get a quad explosive slow break railway and even a perfectly set up commando build doesn’t come close to being as good as my aristocrat auto ax build. And best part is I don’t have to worry about ammo

[@boonedox25s]

It took me a solid month of running expeditions to get all the Union PA pieces, now I'm about to blow another month on stamp collecting for the auto axe smh

[@jholland9850]

So electric is still the best mod even though the new lost are electric enemies?

[@x301strike8]

I’ll definitely try this out thanks mate

[@MrWestTek]

Thanks for watching :)

[@evilgenius97]

I got a flaming dual bar chainsaw with the vampire effect that os very similar

[@BLS31]

What armor do you suggest? I'm currently using the civil engineer armor.

[@MrWestTek]

Secret Service Armor.

[@MrBeany-lu5rv]

Well, time to grind a bunch of stamps again!

[@patrickgould923]

got the auto axe from the atom shop think it cost 500 atoms but still need to go to that stamp guy to get the mods for it tho

[@lilwayne910728]

i hope they fix that lag when you attack sometimes

[@seranex3122]

so whats the base special without the max legendary cards

[@davidnaumann3072]

550 with electric with electric mod yeah

[@noahfloah8568]

Is the damage on the auto axe glitched or something? I just made a build it kills the new boss in like 2 seconds

[@itzdaybreak1222]

What buff foods do you use for this build ? :)

[@D_Da_Tree]

Gunna have to pull out the auto axe and give the cremator a break.

[@sapphicseas0451]

Please, I'm sick of being unable to see due to constant explosions

[@SolarStretch]

What legendary mods did you have on this, if any?

[@KinaIchi]

As someone who never really liked the feel of the auto axe, I hope they buff the chainsaw too. I live the raw noise alone more of the chainsaw

[@ImperatorNocturne]

yeah it´s pretty strong, though i think it has a lot to do with elemental resistances after the patch, fire mod and chainsaw for that matter arent far behinf on damage neutral enemies and on enemies who are weak against fire they should out perform the electric mod. BTW you can optimize the melee build even more, with weighted arms mod for more armor penetration, I also like Dense on the chest to activate fireproofs fire resistance, enforcer, concentrated fire1 and either cold shoulder or gauss shotgun are great side arms against scorchbeasts and volatile enemies. lastly a personal preference but i run the day and night perks in endurance, brings me above 90HP at 20%health and give +3str during the day

[@WhiskeyTango0420]

Auto Axe is awesome. Unless you're in a Public Event.

[@OddEyeGuy]

Yup lmao using any melee in a public event is a no go . It’s just cremators

[@hector-tp3pv]

@@OddEyeGuycremator spammers mad annoying lowkey that’s when I start pulling out my two shot Fatman lmao

[@USA.THE.LAND.OF.GUNS.702]

​@@hector-tp3pvNuka launcher and overkill all day

[@charlie12102]

What rolls are on your auto axe?

[@MrWestTek]

Vampire, power attack, and less dmg while power attacking 👌

[@jacobi5881]

​@@MrWestTekPower attack affects the damage of the auto axe when you just holding down the attack button?

[@aidan10a46]

Let’s go this is my main

[@MrandMrsQuack]

increasing sales on atom shop auto axe

[@frankjamilewhitejr.2753]

What mods on the axe?

[@TheXchrisbyx]

Thanks Mr WestTec, what ranged weapon do you use to support for flying enemies? Also would vampire be best for this at low health?

[@MrWestTek]

I just keep a railway with me...

[@chargerfan1713]

MrWestTek what are the rolls your using on the auto axe? And what food buffs? Great video time to start a melee build

[@MrWestTek]

Vampires, Power Attack, Less Dmg while power attacking. Food buffs where Deathclaw Wellington and Yao Guai ribs :)

[@chargerfan1713]

@@MrWestTek thank you so much! Keep up the amazing content!!!

[@roonkolos]

Add tick blood tequila or sunrise to that mix with those two foods

[@apolloepsilon]

How is your strength 59? Max I can get to is 48 atm. Or is that buffs and whatnot

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

-- Curious about performance on a full health build (have the same legendary cards as you) - and full health build because my primary is pvp - would be using power armor with the arm(s) modifications. I'm level 435. No food cards. Well thought out build for a pretty good super sledge, and I have the important mods for the axe. Just haven't built one yet.

[@damionpyroAnerdGod]

I use a heavy build science with the electric Auto axe as my Melee no two hand cards and it shreds but i noticed they dropped the physical some and added more electric damage

[@Teslamonkeyguy]

The Fallout series has long been celebrated for its intricate and immersive post-apocalyptic world, where players navigate through desolate landscapes, scavenging for survival and confronting the remnants of a once-thriving civilization. Among the array of unique weapons that the series has introduced, Fallout 76's Auto Axe stands out not only for its functionality but also for its aesthetic and thematic brilliance. This essay explores the beauty of the Auto Axe, examining its design, symbolism, and role within the broader context of Fallout 76. The first aspect of the Auto Axe's beauty lies in its raw, industrial design. The weapon is a grim yet fascinating blend of practicality and menace, constructed from salvaged machinery parts. It features a rotating blade powered by an improvised motor, showcasing the ingenuity and resourcefulness required in the wasteland. The rugged and makeshift appearance of the Auto Axe is a testament to the DIY ethos that permeates the Fallout universe. It reflects a world where traditional manufacturing has collapsed, and survivors must repurpose and innovate with whatever scraps they can find. This cobbled-together aesthetic not only fits seamlessly within the game’s world but also evokes a sense of authenticity and immersion, making the player feel as if they are truly wielding a piece of wasteland ingenuity. Moreover, the Auto Axe's design is a visual representation of the brutal and unforgiving nature of the Fallout world. Its menacing blade and the visceral impact it delivers in combat remind players of the harsh reality of survival in a post-apocalyptic environment. The weapon’s rough-hewn appearance, with visible welds and rust, tells a story of countless battles and relentless use. Each scratch and dent adds character, making the Auto Axe not just a tool of destruction but a narrative device that conveys the player's journey and struggles. Symbolically, the Auto Axe embodies the themes of resilience and adaptation that are central to Fallout 76. In a world where civilization has crumbled, and the old ways of life are but distant memories, the survivors must adapt to their new reality. The Auto Axe, with its origins in industrial machinery, repurposed for combat, is a perfect metaphor for this adaptation. It represents the human spirit's ability to transform the remnants of a fallen world into tools for survival and self-defense. This transformation is a recurring motif in Fallout 76, where players constantly find new ways to use old technologies and resources to carve out a niche in the wasteland. The role of the Auto Axe within the gameplay mechanics of Fallout 76 further accentuates its beauty. As a melee weapon, it offers a visceral and engaging combat experience. The satisfaction of wielding the Auto Axe comes not only from its effective damage output but also from the tactile and immersive feedback it provides during combat. The whirring sound of the blade, the sparks flying as it strikes metal or bone, and the sheer force of its impact create a sensory-rich experience that draws players deeper into the game world. This level of immersion is a hallmark of the Fallout series, and the Auto Axe exemplifies how a well-designed weapon can enhance the overall gameplay experience. In conclusion, the beauty of the Fallout 76 Auto Axe is multifaceted, encompassing its rugged design, symbolic significance, and immersive gameplay mechanics. It is a weapon that perfectly encapsulates the themes of resourcefulness and resilience that define the Fallout universe. Through its raw aesthetic and powerful functionality, the Auto Axe not only serves as a formidable tool in the hands of the player but also as a poignant reminder of the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. In the vast and unforgiving wasteland of Fallout 76, the Auto Axe stands as a beacon of survival, ingenuity, and unyielding determination.

[@mattheadplus]

I agree!

[@Auto-Bot_Commander]

I feel like this as A.I. written. But I do agree with the points it makes

[@Spyro_2076]

@@Auto-Bot_Commander Hmmm What would give you that impression? 🤔

[@justanother240]

@@Spyro_2076 You must have not played with ChatGPT much.

[@Spyro_2076]

@@justanother240 r/whoosh

[@shubhamgoyal4325]

I just uninstalled the game it crashes way too much on my ps5, in future if they brought cross progression i might play it on pc or xbox

[@matador3809]

Was the auto axe you have bloodied or had any legendary effects?

[@Polarr_Bear_]

One tapping the scorched beast was actually wild

[@MrWestTek]

It is crazy the damage it does...

[@Gigglebitten]

Yeah, i was using a split build of heavy guns and auto axe Average headshot on twins in expedition run was 130~, now its 180~

[@bigbadrex97]

I’ve used rifles for so long now I think it’s time for a change either mele or a heavy gunner

[@BestGuyYouKnow]

How do you have your strength and specials so high?

[@pyr1412]

Unyielding armor

[@smaug9617]

Hi there . Thanks for the video. I got atom axe from atom shop . Where I can find mods for it? Can I get them by scraping the auto axe few times or only via expedition stamps ?

[@MrWestTek]

Giuseppe.

[@user-tp3nt5bq7x]

It's 500 and you will need 40 for any of the modes for damage

[@falloutman2498]

They should change juggernaut do you have the same stats as unyielding but for full health builds or make a new legendary roll just like unyielding but for full health builds

[@Bogus_Lecina]

What perks are you running on this axe

[@MrWestTek]

My Auto Axe was a Vampires, Power Attack, Less Damage While Power Attacking.

[@Dogwatcher]

Anti, 25ffr and 90% weight reduction any good?

[@MrWestTek]

FFR is no good on the Auto Axe.

[@joshorner-7911]

Better than a Legacy . This is funny

[@REmaster1989]

Will twisted muscles effect my Vats accuracy? I want to give this a shot but don't want to ruin my Bloody Railway build at the same time.

[@swampsect]

No way they aren't nerfing this.. also, I wonder why they keep poison around, it is the most useless elemental dmg type, most enemies have super high resistance to it.

[@98maplestory]

Why would they nerf it? Railways are still the most broken thing to ever be made in a fallout game. And ranged builds overall destroys melee builds. And if they nerf it. Then i at least hope they nerf the auto axe and not melee perk cards. I today started doing a unarmed build so i dont want melee to get nerfed

[@osamallama420avs5]

@@98maplestory they'll just take away food buffs stacking like they did with junkies, that's the issue in the game full stop. Someone with an autoaxe melting the new bosses in 3 seconds? It's food buffs, not the weapon. Someone using a railway too good? Food buffs, canned coffee stacking, etc, not the weapon.

[@thetakiller1]

Hey what are the stats on your auto axe?

[@TobiasRieperGER]

You can buy the Auto Axe in Atom shop for 700 i think.... Or is it only a skin.... Better check that before buying....

[@thereddragon3048]

I saw a gun kill all three robots in neurological warfare within 30 seconds with the autoaxe. I’m wondering how he did it.

[@CT--qf6om]

Been using chainsaw and auto axe for almost a year I have always used melee weapons as a main I rarely use guns even tho they can be powerful…

[@mohamedko3566]

hey what are the best starts on a melee, for the build in the video?

[@billyjordan2633]

Could you let folks know to make sure that the repeatable for their SCORE is showing up. 2 times today I have had to reload in to make sure it appears.

[@CrawloutFallout]

THANK YOU MR.WESTTEK!!

[@MrWestTek]

Thanks for watching buddy :)

[@KetoFitChef]

It was basically a buff to the Elemental damage that Melee weapons were doing, not to the weapons themselves I believe.

[@MrWestTek]

It says in the patch notes that the base damage to the Auto Axe was buffed.

[@charleshammel8541]

Time to dust off Ol' Shreddy

[@lucasjames2977]

How much damage do you get base damage? Very curious

[@alexlambert2979]

How did you increase your endurance if unyielding doesn't increase it

[@ericsilva7430]

melee is some much better than range weapons on pure damage and healing, for solo play is way better than range weapons.

[@antonc2180]

They need to let you charge or leap to the target with melee weapons. Spend all the time running to the target and it's dead before we arrive.

[@sohai176]

Auto Axe is extremely OP after buffed

[@carlosojeda26]

And i have a V chainsaw 😢

[@IRISH_STACHE]

Nothing wrong with the chainsaw, auto axe just does a little more now. If anything u have a nice chainsaw to use while u grind out the auto axe, then after u get the auto axe u want u could trade the chainsaw still

[@murdamooch]

im a noob i run auto axe electric its soo good i just touch most enemies and their dead

[@dravenmummer2133]

or you can get it from the atom shop for like 1000 atoms

[@Sabahes_ASMR]

What was the roll on the auto ax?

[@x_atlan_x8100]

What rolls on the auto axt ?

[@lucasjames2977]

Try a bloodied for low health builds or if you like full health go for anti armor,

[@x_atlan_x8100]

@@lucasjames2977 second powerattack ?

[@lucasjames2977]

@@x_atlan_x8100 if you want it its really good but i prefer weapon speed becuase they are going to fix it soon

[@Ima184mm]

It will be nerf because OP

[@soundthrower7563]

🤔 I wonder the stats difference of the chainsaw and the Auto Axe

[@cgentle19]

What is the roll on your auto axe?

[@tgod249]

What are the best magazines to use with this weapon/build?

[@Sp00nerisms]

backwoodsman 6 for better food buffs

[@aleksandaracimovic728]

Can it be this potent if it was used with power armor?

[@TheXchrisbyx]

This build is busted, made a few changes but it is so powerful

[@TabbyToes95]

I love it!!! Been choppin down goliaths and sheepsquach no problem, also was very effective againt buttercup in Atlanta

[@MrWestTek]

Pretty much destroys anything...

[@TabbyToes95]

@@MrWestTek yeah I think so, one thing I dont like is the….recoil?? Or them blocking? Whatever it is when the axe bounces off them and almost makes a ping.

[@mistagoro9931]

i got a bloodied 40 power attack and 90% reduced weight and it breaks so fast lmao (i just use it if my railway is out of spikes)

[@dragonmac1234]

I'm always using my full health melee build, and since the update my dual blade flaming vampire chainsaw seems to be cutting through enemies as efficiently as my vampire electrified auto axe. You can pay 500 tickets for the auto axe, but it has been in the atom shop for a while for purchase (with the cold shoulder) for atoms. I haven't looked recently to see if it's still there.

[@pulp-tx6lq]

The kiss of death.....watch for it to get nerfed soon.

[@maida3827]

I would have loved seeing a comparison with the chainsaw. Would it be worth buying the auto axe instead of using a chainsaw, if I'm using it as a secondary weapon?

[@Royal.Bliss.kt.Gaming]

Might be in atom shop to that's where I got it

[@aidan10a46]

Dam you almost at 8000k

[@Dybicus]

Stamps? I saw that weapon in the atomic shop.🤔

[@chrisromani8109]

good it was barely better than the chainsaw before. now it should feel like a upgrade.

[@jeremydowney6657]

They nerfed the chainsaw. My damage went from 89 to 30.

[@OddEyeGuy]

I got the auto axe in the atom shop

[@Icecube88]

electric is better than fire?

[@imjustkg]

as alot of people mentioning, what rolls on the axe and what mods? :D

[@leroyjohnson3061]

You roll it yourself with the normal legendary pool And the mods are just like a burning or lightning effect, I think that’s all

[@thetakiller1]

He mentioned it's a V4040 with electrified mod