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What If You Only Use Melee in Fallout New Vegas Survival?
This build challenge is trending because players want pure tension. What If You Only Use Melee in Fallout New Vegas Survival? is a hardcore ruleset using only unarmed, brawling, and melee weapons. Variants like fist-first or bladed-only pushes your reflexes further.
Pure Combat Pressure
Studies indicate risky play deepens immersion. You dodge instead of hiding behind cover. Research shows tension rises when health replaces ammo as your real limit. This style turns every hallway into a potential ambush.
How It Changes The Game
Sneaking stays useful for avoiding fights, not just killing. Your carry weight matters since medkits outnumber stimpaks. Small perks and trait picks become vital for survival pacing.
Simple, Risky, Rewarding
Master spacing and you will dominate fights fragile builds can barely touch.
FAQ
Q: Is this build actually survivable on higher difficulties?
Yes, if you master timing, terrain, and conservative healing.
Q: Can companions still join you?
Some will stay, though you lose guns they rely on for support.
