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5. Kolibri – Battlefield 1
In the time period of Battlefield 1, there was a great opportunity to explore experimental weapons from the early 20th century, and the Kolibri pistol was one of the strange weapons that the developers at DICE decided to include. This pistol is the smallest weapon in the entire game, reaching the size of a palm, and it is a small pistol primarily used for concealment and stealth rather than actual combat.
However, despite its small size and poor statistics, there was hope that there might be a secret advantage to this sidearm, especially as it required a significant investment to unlock it. Players hoped it would be similar to a weapon in the movie Men in Black, where the small weapon is the most effective on the battlefield, but unfortunately, that was not the case.
Although the Kolibri actually has the highest headshot multiplier among all firearms in the game, it still requires four precise shots to take down an enemy. Aside from its novelty (and the embarrassment that comes with killing with it), this pistol doesn’t offer any practical advantages and proves to be a burden when your main weapon runs out of ammo.
4. Knife And Fork – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
There are plenty of useless tools in Skyrim, from the iron weapons that become almost obsolete compared to the superior steel variants scattered throughout the vast world of Bethesda’s development, to the “Friendship Dagger” that literally heals the person you attack. But none of these strange and bizarre tools compare to the simple Knife and Fork.
These un-upgradeable “weapons” cause extremely minimal damage, but at least you can use them together in both hands to stab them into your enemies and inflict a massive three-point damage.
Nobody will use them seriously, of course, and they seem to be more of a joke on Bethesda’s part to classify them as weapons rather than just scrap that goes straight to the unusable items inventory. But still, it’s somewhat funny to go around taunting others while holding a knife in one hand and a fork in the other.
3. Handmaid’s Ladle – Dark Souls 2
While theoretically turning the last entry from the Dark Souls series into this list could make it a decent weapon if you dedicate time to perseverance and passing the punishments, the Handmaid’s Ladle from the second game is mostly a satirical weapon, designed entirely to attract players looking to make the game’s already difficult combat even more challenging.
This simple ladle is specifically made for players who enjoy game challenges without leveling up characters or using only one hand, like our player Rachel Shackleton. This modest ladle provides nearly nonexistent protection against the monsters roaming the world of Dark Souls 2.
Ultimately, it’s made for stirring soup, not for striking giants on their heads.
2. Killstar – Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon brought the series into a new era of entertainment madness, adopting a theme of cheap sci-fi inspired by 80s movies. With the new map and new enemies, came an amazing array of futuristic weapons, including the magical weapon Killstar.
Essentially, it’s a fantastic rotating blade that a player can attach to their hand to unleash a direct laser beam, and it’s definitely one of the most exciting ways of destruction in the game. The scene of enemies trying to overcome you only to be crushed by a beam you launch from your wrist never loses its shine.
However, of course, it’s not that simple; the Killstar doesn’t use traditional ammunition, but draws power from your vitality. Every second you press the trigger reduces your health. So, yes, you can execute stunning scenes of destruction, but you will slowly kill yourself in the process.
1. The Knife – Resident Evil
Now, there’s no doubt that many people will quickly point to the numerous players who managed to complete Resident Evil (and its remade version) using only the knife as a weapon, but there’s a reason this approach became popular: it’s extremely challenging.
Although the knife has been a staple in the Capcom series all along, it was almost useless in the original game. Being the only means of self-defense you start with when playing as Chris, almost every player would find themselves dead trying to take down the first zombie to become its meal. In fact, the presence of the knife was a signal to players that just because you can attack doesn’t mean you should, and oftentimes, running away is the better option.
Not only does the damage the knife deals is very minimal, it also occupies inventory space, enough to make your life a living hell when playing as Chris. Even if you manage to master its use and try to adopt a strategy from Resident Evil 4 of downing zombies and finishing them off with the knife to preserve ammo, you’re likely to get bitten in the attempt.
It’s a real nightmare, and it’s better for you to replace the knife with the nearest medicinal herb you can find.