Summary
Dead Risingfans are discussing which Combo Weapon is the most iconic in the series, with some of the main picks including the Paddlesaw, Defiler, and Knife Gloves.
There are plenty of things that make the Dead Rising series so special, but one of the most unique things is something that actually came from Dead Rising 2 and not the original game -Combo Weapons. This new feature allowed Chuck (and later Frank and Nick) to tape objects together tocreate whacky and powerful new weapons to tear zombies apart with.
Dead Rising 2’s introduction of the feature proved to be a big deal,and it’s gone on to be one of the most recognisable parts of the whole series. There are many,manyCombo Weapons throughout the Dead Rising series, but fans have taken it upon themselves to decide which is the combo-iest of them all. Their final answer might surprise you, though.
The Combo Weapon showdown was started by Redditor AustinPlays0, who asked fans what they think is the most iconic Combo Weapon throughout all of Dead Rising. The most up-voted comment on the thread is surprising, as it suggests that the Knife Gloves (which come from combining a Bowie Knife with the Boxing Gloves)are the most iconic since they basically act as the equivalent of the mini chainsaw.
I’m all for the Knife Gloves, but some of the thread’s other suggestions feel a bit more sensible to me. One popular choice is the Defiler, a combo of the sledgehammer and fire axe, due to how powerful it is in Dead Rising 2.The Sledge Saw is another reasonable choice that’s mentioned a few times, although it feels like the less popular option since it comes from Dead Rising 3.
The most reasonable comment on the thread comes from Redditor Chancerockin, who says, “The Spiked Bat, Paddlesaw, Sledgesaw - probably the big 3”. These are all Combo Weapons that were heavily advertised from Dead Rising 2 onwards, so they feel like the best picks for the most iconic weapons. Of course, the Paddlesaw ended up being pretty useless, but it did introduce us to the concept of Combo Weapons.
If you want my vote, then Dead Rising 2’s Paddlesawhasto be in the running for most iconic Combo Weapon.It’s basically the first one we ever saw (sorry), which makes ittheCombo Weapon.
Some other popular choices throughout the thread include the Laser Sword from Dead Rising 2, the Laser Eyes from Off the Record, and the Elemental Staff from Dead Rising 3. There sadly aren’t a lot of suggestions for Dead Rising 3, which is a shame since it does have some great Combo Weapons.
Even with that in mind, though, it’s clear that most fans think that the Knife Gloves are the most iconic Combo Weapon in the series, mostly due to their usefulness. I might not agree, but I can take some solace in the fact that the Paddlesaw, Spiked Bat, and Sledgesaw are at least considered runners-up.
