Forum:Fallout: New Vegas Weapons

I just started a brand new play through so I can play all of the DLCs (yes I just got them) and I was wondering what would be the most beneficial weapon type to run through the game with? As in what type of weapons (unarmed, guns, melee, energy) are effective against the most types of creatures and people. Thanks!

Personally I would choose a weapon with a high DAM and DPS. PS: I hear that This Machine with JSP Handload rounds is very effective on Deathclaws. - Jamesman99

I know that, but I was asking more along the line of weapon type. I don't want to level them all up, so I was wondering which I should focus on-KrAzZyJmAn

But you will level them all up. If you take Comprehension and get all the books, start playing the DLC's around lvl 12 with a Intelegence of 6 or 7 you will max out all your stats around lvl 40 (while your finishing the last DLC). The Energy weapons are probably the strongest (YCS-186, Plasma Defender, ect) but the most expensive to use. You can be good with everything. Squalor 19:53, October 6, 2011 (UTC)

Just a guess, but I think Krazzyjman might be thinking of what perks to concentrate on rather than skills? Heave Ho!, Demolition Expert, Pyromaniac, Splash Damage, Hit the Deck, versus: Laser Commander, Sniper, Concentrated Fire, Plasma Spaz, Meltdown, versus: Unstoppable Force, Stonewall, Super Slam, Paralyzing Palm, Purifier, Ninja, Slayer, etc. Character creation factors in some. If you pick Guns and plan on using a minigun, you need a STR of 10. Start with STR of 5 and add Weapons Handling, Strength Implant, and Reinforced Spine. GRPeng 05:03, October 17, 2011 (UTC)

Either Guns or Melee and Un-armed; - Guns: best all round, so much choice, most common to find, most powerful overall. - Melee/Un-armed: with all the perks you become an absolute beast - I myself took down a Deathclaw with one thrown spear (point blank) with Piercing Strike! Q-35 09:19, October 21, 2011 (UTC)