Sledgehammer

The Sledgehammer is a melee that can be unlocked by reaching Level 15. It is typically used as a primary weapon, due to its slow attack speed and slower movement speed but high damage, as well as its capability of instantly killing unarmored players on headshot. It can be obtained from military crates or bunker lockers.
It is highly effective due to its capability of knocking down opponents on all types of swings, preventing windows for enemies to attack.
==Tips on Usage==
It is not recommended to use as a side weapon, as its swing time can be considered too high to be able to quickly switch to and attack with, the Katana is an more preferable weapon when used alongside firearms. 
==Attachments==
Type 	Name 	Effects	Cost 	Level
Modification	Inferno	
* Increases damage by 5%
* Applies fire effect on hit	$1,500	5
Modification	Surge 	
* Increases damage by 10%
* Applies electricity effect on hit	$1300 	10
==Update History==
*December 1st, 2023 (Release) - Released
*December 4th, 2023 - Slight nerf. 
**Limb Damage Nerfed (100 > 25)
*December 14th, 2023 (Melee Rebalance) - Reworked.
**Lunge End Lag Removed
**Decreased unlock level (21 > 15)
** Increased swing pen (0% > 40%)
** Increased swing damage (30 > 40)
** Increased lunge limb damage (25 > 50)
** Increased heavy swing damage (40 > 50)
** Increased heavy swing pen (0% > 40%)
** Decreased heavy attack end lag (1s > 0.5s)
*September 2nd 2024 - Now slows you down when equipped.
==Bugs==
*N/A
==Trivia==
*The Sledgehammer is capable of instant kills on headshot when fighting unarmored players.
*The Sledgehammer is the only melee weapon with a single light attack combo.
Category:Melees