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The broad machete is a unique weapon added with the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Courier's Stash and Tribal Pack.

Characteristics[]

Compared to the standard machete, the broad machete has considerably higher DPS, especially at higher levels, and a higher base damage as well. Its forward power attack is also noticeably faster than that of other melee weapons, making it a useful weapon for melee-focused characters, especially in the early game. However, unlike the standard variant, it does not have any damage multiplier for bonus limb damage.

Visually, the weapon is set apart from other machetes by having an aged, bolo-style blade and custom-carved wooden handle, compared to the makeshift lawnmower-blade design of the standard variant.

Special Attack[]

Unlike most other one-handed melee weapons, including other variants of the machete, the broad machete does not have the "Back Slash" special attack.

Durability[]

The broad machete can successfully strike about 370 times from full condition before breaking.

Variants[]

Comparison[]

Legend 
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (melee or unarmed)Attacks in V.A.T.S.- Attacks in V.A.T.S.
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive)Action point cost- Action point cost
Damage per attack (damage per projectile)- Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per action point- Damage per action point
Damage per second- Damage per secondWeapon spread- Weapon spread
Area of effect damage- Area of effect damageMagazine capacity (shots per reload)- Magazine capacity (shots per reload)
Effect damage & duration- Effect damage & durationDurability (number of attacks before breaking)- Durability (number of attacks before breaking)
Bonus effects- Bonus effectsWeight- Weight
Attacks per second- Attacks per secondValue in caps- Value in caps
Critical chance % multiplier- Critical chance % multiplierValue to weight ratio- Value to weight ratio
Critical damage- Critical damageSkill required- Skill required
Critical effect damage & duration- Critical effect damage & durationStrength required- Strength required
With all mods attached- With all mods attached
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per secondBonus effectsAttacks per secondCritical Chance % multiplierCritical damageAction Point costDamage per action pointDurability (number of attacks before breaking)WeightValue in capsValue to weight ratioSkill requiredStrength required
Machete 11
33x2 limb Damage3x1.511201.124525025253
Broad machete Courier's Stash15
48.53.23x215171.83701757503
Liberator 18
62.3x2.5 limb Damage3.46x31818237021000500253
Machete gladius 28
84x2 limb Damage3x1.528202.837021000500254
Note: Melee damage is doubled in V.A.T.S.

Locations[]

The weapon is automatically acquired during Ain't That a Kick in the Head if the Tribal Pack and/or Courier's Stash add-on is installed.

Notes[]

  • Promotional art for the Tribal Pack add-on depicted the Courier holding a standard machete instead of the uniquely designed in-game weapon.
  • The weapon's power attack animation is similar to the animation for the Legion Assault unarmed technique.
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