Can You Beat The Horde With Just Melee Weapons?
An epic challenge: survive waves of undead horrors with only melee weapons. No guns, no explosives – just your trusty crowbar against hordes of flesh-eating zombies. Follow our journey from Wave 1 to Wave 35 and learn the limits of melee might!
Welcome, zombie slayers, to an epic showdown in a Roblox apocalyptic world! In this thrilling adventure, we challenged ourselves to survive waves of undead horrors with a seemingly impossible limitation: only melee weapons. No guns, no explosives – just our trusty crowbar against hordes of flesh-eating zombies. But as the waves intensified and new, terrifying zombie types emerged, we had to adapt, upgrade, and even face total annihilation. Join us as we recount our journey through abandoned cities, toxic sewers, and junk towns, battling the undead and testing the limits of our melee might!
Phase 1: The Melee-Only Vow (Waves 1-4)
The Melee-Only Vow: Waves 1-4
Our mission began in a desolate, abandoned city. Armed with nothing but a basic crowbar, the initial waves of zombies were met with swift swings and surprising efficiency. We quickly learned the rhythm of combat, earning experience and currency with each fallen foe.
Early Upgrades
- Swing Speed - Transform crowbar into rapid-fire weapon
- Movement Speed - Essential for kiting zombies
- Melee Damage - Keep pace with escalating threats
Self-Imposed Challenge
Despite finding ranged weapons like the MP5 and Pump Shotgun, our self-imposed rule meant we couldn't even pick them up, adding an extra layer of challenge.
We even encountered Spitters dealing radiation damage, but our melee prowess prevailed.
Phase 2: Encountering Special Infected (Waves 5-9)
Encountering Special Infected: Waves 5-9
As we delved deeper, the zombie types grew more diverse and dangerous. Wave 5 introduced the formidable 'Tank', a large, resilient zombie requiring sustained melee attacks.
New Threats Encountered
Tank
Large, resilient zombie requiring sustained melee attacks
Dynamite Zombies
Explosive enemies - quick reflexes needed before detonation
Necromancer
Raises fallen allies - crowd control becomes critical
Strategy Tip
Each wave pushed our melee-only strategy to its limits, emphasizing the importance of strategic upgrades like Melee Damage to keep pace with the escalating threat.
Phase 3: Conquering the First Boss (Wave 10)
Conquering the First Boss: Wave 10 and Beyond
BOSS: TankBoss
Wave 10 | Colossal Size | Powerful Attacks
The first major challenge arrived at Wave 10: the 'TankBoss'. This colossal zombie, with its menacing size and powerful attacks, demanded careful dodging and precise hits.
Our upgraded crowbar, now dealing significant damage per swing, proved effective, and with teamwork, the TankBoss eventually fell. This victory marked the completion of the first area, rewarding us with keys to unlock new zones and crates.
Victory Rewards
- • Keys to unlock new zones
- • Access to loot crates
- • New overgrown forest environment
Key Tactics
- • Careful dodging of boss attacks
- • Precise melee hits
- • Team coordination essential
Phase 4: The Perilous Subway (Wave 21 - First Wipe)
The Perilous Subway: Waves 21 and the First Wipe
What Went Wrong?
The subway area introduced new dangers, primarily 'Raider' zombies that exploded into fiery puddles upon defeat, quickly turning the narrow passages into deadly infernos.
- Raider zombies exploded into fiery puddles
- Radiation damage became constant
- Necromancers' healing abilities combined with overwhelming numbers
- Narrow passages limited mobility
Despite valiant efforts trying to revive fallen teammates amidst the chaos, our melee-only strategy ultimately failed at Wave 21. We were wiped out, a stark reminder of the limitations of our chosen weapon type.
Phase 5: Lessons Learned: Upgrades and a Fresh Start
Lessons Learned: Upgrades and a Fresh Start
Back in the lobby, it was time to regroup and re-strategize. We had accumulated currency from our previous run, which we used to open crates, yielding a 'Rusty Bolt', 'Rusty Wrench', 'Rusty Screw', and even a pair of rare 'Binoculars'.
Critical Upgrade Decision
Most importantly, we decided to upgrade our primary melee weapon: the crowbar. Investing heavily, we boosted it to a 3-star rating, significantly increasing its damage output. This marked the beginning of a new approach, combining strategic melee combat with the potential for powerful upgrades. We learned the value of adaptability.
Phase 6: The Enhanced Melee (Waves 1-20)
The Enhanced Melee: Faster Progression (Waves 1-20)
Armed with our newly upgraded, super-powered crowbar, the early waves felt almost effortless. Zombies that once took multiple hits now fell with a single swing, showcasing the impact of focused upgrades.
Upgrade Impact
- • Zombies fall with single swing
- • Breezed through initial stages
- • Quickly dispatched Runners, Spitters, and Tanks
- • Wave 10 TankBoss felt much smoother
Key Lesson
The increased damage and swing speed made a noticeable difference, highlighting how strategic improvements could drastically alter gameplay. Reaching Wave 10 and defeating the TankBoss again felt much smoother and faster this time around.
Phase 7: Unleashing the Sledgehammer (Waves 20-30)
Unleashing the Sledgehammer: Waves 20-30
Sledgehammer (Epic)
1,200 Damage Per Hit | Game Changer
As we ventured into later waves, a new weapon drop changed the game: the 'Sledgehammer (Epic)'. This powerful tool delivered a staggering 1200 damage per hit, far surpassing our crowbar. This became our go-to for tough enemies and bosses.
Combat Strategy
- Hit-and-run tactics with Sledgehammer
- Quickly eliminate healing Necromancers
- Efficiently clear waves facing multiple threats
- Successfully cleared challenging Wave 30
Priority Targets
- Necromancers - healing negates damage
- Exploding zombies - take down fast
- Tanks - sustained damage needed
Phase 8: The Final Gauntlet: Junk Town (Waves 31-35)
The Final Gauntlet: Junk Town (Waves 31-35) and Ultimate Defeat
Ultimate Challenge
Our journey culminated in 'Junk Town', a new map filled with even deadlier threats. Here, Necromancers were more prevalent, constantly healing their allies and making direct combat incredibly difficult.
- Necromancers constantly healing allies
- Exploding zombies creating chaos
- Flamethrowers creating damaging zones
- Sheer number and resilience overwhelming
- Constant environmental hazards
Despite coordinating with teammates, focusing on eliminating healers, and utilizing the powerful Sledgehammer, the sheer number and resilience of the zombies, combined with constant environmental hazards, proved too overwhelming. Our party was eventually wiped out at Wave 35, succumbing to the relentless assault.
Conclusion
Our Roblox zombie survival challenge was a rollercoaster of triumphs and defeats. While starting with a melee-only vow, the game's escalating difficulty forced us to adapt, embrace powerful upgrades like the Sledgehammer, and strategize against increasingly complex zombie types.
We learned that even with the strongest melee weapons, coordination and strategic targeting are key, especially against Necromancers. Though we ultimately fell at Wave 35, the experience was a testament to perseverance and the thrill of pushing limits in the face of an undead apocalypse!
We'll be back, with even more power, to conquer those final waves!
✓ What Worked
- • 3-star crowbar upgrade
- • Sledgehammer for tough enemies
- • Hit-and-run tactics
- • Team coordination
✗ Challenges
- • Necromancer healing
- • Exploding zombies
- • Environmental hazards
- • Overwhelming numbers
💡 Lessons
- • Upgrades are crucial
- • Adaptability matters
- • Target priority essential
- • Perseverance pays off