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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.

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