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Melee weapon

Brass Knuckles

An early melee upgrade for finishing ordinary creatures without spending ammunition.

MeleeEarly gameUpdated 2026-08-24
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Weapon overview

Check the purchase stage and combat role first, then read the handling notes and connected encounters below.

Price$24
Available atLighthouse
Starting damageMelee damage; upgrade values vary by the installed game build.
MagazineNot applicable
Best roleAmmo-free finisher for small catches.
Player noteUseful before firearms become available, but bare fists—not Brass Knuckles—are required for Handyman.
01

How to get it

Buy from the opening Lighthouse shop.

  • Available at: Lighthouse
  • Observed price: $24
02

Combat parameters

Melee damage; upgrade values vary by the installed game build.

  • Useful before firearms become available, but bare fists—not Brass Knuckles—are required for Handyman.
03

Best use

Use Brass Knuckles for low-health catches when ammunition costs more than the time saved. Do not confuse ordinary melee cleanup with the Handyman challenge, which requires fists for the final boss.

Connected routes and records

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