For those vampires that perform aggravated damage normally, such as Basilia and Thetmes, the weapon s damage is aggravated only if it adds to the base hand damage of the vampire. Kali s Fang is a melee weapon, but it does 2 aggravated regardless of minions base hand damage. Being a melee weapon, it can still have its damage modified by Undead Strength or Twisting the Knife, which specifically states melee weapon , on the card. Normally the damage of ranged weapons is a specific amount that cannot be modified by any vampire attributes. Guns, however, have ammo cards that can increase the damage by 1 or 2 per strike.
Most guns also come with an optional maneuver.
The other ranged weapons, those that do not come with the optional maneuvers, do either increased damage for their cost, or else the damage is aggravated. Special Weapons There are, of course, a few weapons that have special rules and fit under neither the ranged nor the melee category. These include chainsaw, bomb, zip gun, the stakes, and Talbot s Chainsaw. Chainsaws, including Talbot s Chainsaw, are not considered melee weapons, but do damage only at close range. Talbot s Chainsaw also prevents damage, provides a press, and allows you to attack other minions with stealth.