The Ripper Club is a crafted club that looks like a shock absorber bolted with metal parts. The recipe unlocks after They Will Never Stop. It is a heavy blunt option built from a wooden bat.
Use it to beat down Swarmers and human enemies in close fights. It needs no saw blade, so it is a good craft when blades are scarce.
The Spiked Bat uses the same parts with just 1 scrap. The Superior Club needs a small pipe and lasts longer. Pick based on what is in your pack.
Pipe Bomb
The Pipe Bomb is a homemade explosive you can craft in the field. The recipe unlocks after the mission They Will Never Stop. It is your go-to answer for groups of humans and tight Freaker packs.
Ripper Axe
The Ripper Axe is a crafted melee weapon that looks like a broken paddle studded with nails. The recipe unlocks after They Will Never Stop. It is a rough but strong option if you carry 2x4s and spare scrap.
Ripper Blade
The Ripper Blade is a crafted baton fitted with spiral blades. The recipe unlocks after They Will Never Stop. It turns a spare stool leg and saw blade into a strong cutting weapon.