Close combat chars?

[Obeisance]

Ok, so I've played Fallout 3 through as Evil/Stealth/A3-21 jerk.

Is it actually possible to play the game through as a close-combat char?

If yes, could someone link me to some info on what I should be using stat/skill/weapon-wise?

Any help would be appreciated.

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Liberty Prime is my new messiah.

 

[Lexx]

Combat Shotgun and VATS+Head?

 

[Obeisance]

Shooting isn't close combat, it's close-quarters. =p

 

[nemetoad]

Sure it is. Shishkebab is the major weapon of choice.. it'll be harder with super mutants and the like though, so you probably would want to go with something like a super sledge with them.

Flamethrowers would be the biggest problem. Enjoy the fire ants.

 

[pk1]

It's always possible to do a close combat char, but it's easier to have a balanced char.

 

[freepower]

I played through last time as pure unarmed on very hard. Totally doable and deeply entertaining.

 

[wexer9]

I find the Auto Axe from The Pitt DLC to be an extremely powerful melee weapon. It pretty much killed any Pitt Raider in half a second.

If you're doing a melee/unarmed run, what do you about enemies that you can't actually reach? Run past them?