Gundam fans are ecstatic about the release of Gundam Breaker 4, the latest entry in the Gundam franchise of video games that brings Gunpla building and breaking to current-generation consoles and PCs worldwide. Gundam Breaker is a series that allows players to create their custom Mobile Suit using parts from actual manga and anime from the Gundam universe.
Players obtain these parts by taking on enemy units as they progress through the game and unlocking more parts to increase their power. An element of combat in Gundam Breaker 4 is melee combat. There is a wide array of melee weapons available, and with so much variety, players should take chances and try out as many as possible. Here are some of the best melee weapons to try out in Gundam Breaker 4.
7 Battle Axe
Powerful Dual Wield Combos
- Belongs To: Graze Mobile Unit
- Original Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans
Battle axes are one of the first melee weapons that players may encounter when starting out in Gundam Breaker 4. Exquisitely crafted hunks of cold steel, Battle Axes do excellent damage with great attack speed and combos.
Additionally, Battle Axes are exceptionally viable when dual-wielding and great for causing part breaks. The Battle Axe is an excellent fit for a grunt build or ground force Gundam, like the EZ8 from the 08th Mobile Suit Team or Pale Rider. The Battle Axe is wielded by the Graze mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans.
6 Dual Gebera Straights
Fast Paced Slashed And Style
- Belongs To: Gundam Astray Red Frame
- Original Series: Gundam Seed Astray
For Gundam fans who played the previous game, Gundam Breaker 3, the Gerbera Straights will be a sight for sore eyes. As one of the main antagonist’s primary weapons, the samurai weapon is a great companion for melee-focused suits that take inspiration from wandering ronins. The Gerbera Straight has awesome, fast combos that slice parts clean off enemy units. As an excellent tool for fast suits, the Gerbera Straights can be equipped in primary slots or as Builder Parts. There are several units that Gebera Straights drops from, mostly Astray Units like the Red Frame from Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Astray.
5 Claws
Unique Grapple Interaction
- Belongs To: Z’gok
- Original Series: Mobile Suit Gundam
Claws are one of several unique empty-hand weapons in Gundam Breaker 4 that carry over from the previous game. They possess wide-sweeping attacks and excel at quick-paced movement, weaving between enemy unit fire and ranged attacks. More than anything, the Claws are fun weapons to use and add some personality to custom units, making them stand out from the Beam Saber and Great Sword. The Claws drop from several units in Gundam Breaker 4; players should search for the Banshee Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn or the Z’gok from the original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime of the Universal Century.
4 Whip
Long Range, Quick Strikes, And Snare
- Belongs To: Epyon
- Original Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Players who enjoy an alternate style of play will enjoy the Whip weapon, which brings flash and unique grapple interactions to a unit. The basic combos of the Whip hit a wide area and can encounter multiple targets at once.
In addition, with a quick press of the alt combo button, the Whip can snatch up targets and drag them closer to the player’s unit. On top of its initial grapple, players can hold the alternate button and bring themselves closer to their target instead. The Whip drops widely among several units in the game; players should search for the Noble Gundam from Mobile Fighter G Gundam or the Epyon unit from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.
3 Martial Arts
Great Combos, Fun Animations
- Belongs To: Shining Gundam
- Original Series: Mobile Fighter G Gundam
Another member of empty-hand weaponry, Martial Arts weapons combine strong fist blows with martial arts blows. The Martial Arts weapon does a great deal of damage per blow and is a great choice for leveling up throughout the entire game. In addition to the single blows, the Martial Arts weapon also has a launcher kick after completing a full combo. While the Melee combos are fun to use and are good for stagger, they do lack a considerable amount of range. Players searching for this Part should search for the Shining Gundam and Master Gundam from Mobile Fighter G.
2 Heat Saber
Classic Weapon From The Gundam Universe
- Belongs To: Gouf Custom
- Original Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 08TH Mobile Suit Team
The Hat Saber is a classic weapon of the Zeon forces for Dom Tropen’s and ace Gouf pilots, who cut down entire squads on their own. The Heat Saber is a quick attacking slashing weapon that mixes physical attacks between chains.
The Tool is an excellent off-hand weapon for a run-and-gun style of unit, built for guerrilla warfare. With powerful slashes, the Beat Saber also has a charged attack launcher, and a charged ranged attack that sends out a slicing wave of energy. Players searching for the Heat Saber should search for the Gouf Custom or the Dom Tropen from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.
1 Beam Zenba
Incredibly Unique Design
- Belongs To: Crossbone Gundam X1
- Original Series: Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam
The Crossbone fandom is adequately represented in Gundam Breaker 4, bringing multiple units from the series into the game with their full arsenal. The Beam Zenba is one of the most unique weapons in the game for its cutlass design, resembling the sword chosen by pirates on the seven seas. The Beam Zenba has swift slicing attacks, making it great for chaining with other OP or EX abilities. The Beam Zenba would be a great weapon for both its style and attack power for any type of unit. Belonging to the Crossbone Gundam X1 from the Mobile Suit Gundam Crossbone series, players should seek out missions possessing those units.
