Melee weapon

Melee weapons are wielded in close-quarters combat. Typically, they are most effective against unarmored and unshielded enemies.

List of melee weapons
The following table lists the Tier I stats of each melee weapon for ease of comparison. Augmentation slots appear at Tier II.

Increasing/Decreasing Melee Damage
Displayed melee weapon stats do not change even when directly modifying the melee weapons, melee damage, and/or melee function. While melee weapon stats will not show a change in the amount of damage they inflict upon an enemy, melee weapons can increase and/or decrease the amount of melee damage dealt using specific items, skills, and/or profiles.

The following armor increases melee damage:
 * Uncommon Chest Icon.png HyperGuardian Armor Chest, Ranks I - X

The following boosters increase melee damage:
 * Strength Enhancer I.png Strength Enhancer I
 * Strength Enhancer II.png Strength Enhancer II
 * Strength Enhancer III.png Strength Enhancer III
 * Strength Enhancer IV.png Strength Enhancer IV

The following equipment increase melee damage:
 * Berserker Package Equipment.png Berserker Package
 * Hydraulic Joints Equipment.png Hydraulic Joints
 * Juggernaut Shield Equipment.png Juggernaut Shield
 * Martial Biotic Amp Equipment.png Martial Biotic Amp

The following fusion mods increase melee damage:
 * Fusion Mod of Battering Icon.png Fusion Mod of Battering

The following fusion mods decrease melee damage:
 * Fusion Mod of Biotic Mastery Icon.png Fusion Mod of Biotic Mastery
 * Fusion Mod of Resistance Icon.png Fusion Mod of Resistance
 * Fusion Mod of Tech Mastery Icon.png Fusion Mod of Tech Mastery

The following mods increase melee damage:

The following mods decrease melee damage:
 * Icon Uncommon Mod Clip.png Shotgun Asymmetric Spare Clip

The following profiles increase melee damage:
 * Vanguard Icon.png Vanguard

The following skills increase melee damage:

Achievements and trophies
The following achievements and trophies can be earned for melee kills:
 * Close Combat Specialist.png Close Combat Specialist
 * Icebreaker.png Icebreaker
 * Sucker Punch.png Sucker Punch