Baton

Summary
The Baton, also known as the Nightstick, is the melee weapon that new players will usually first unlock in ZAPT:R. With it's relatively low damage output, as well as it's moderate swinging-rate, it may seem useless to many people. However, it is actually pretty effective for new players who just want to get up close and personal with the zombies, as it can shelve out more damage than a P200 and can kill zombies just as quickly. However, there are still better options sitting around in the Melee category, but this weapon still serves as a good starter for any newbie.

Background Story
This form of weaponry was commonly used by riot police to quell chaos in certain cities that were breaking down thanks to fears over the infection. However, once some of the riot police began to turn into zombies, their dead corpses left their weapons behind. Now the Survivors can use it as a neat way to kill zombies.

Tips

 * Aim your swings at zombies' heads with this weapon, as it deals extra damage.
 * Due to its low damage output, it isn't very helpful in taking down a mob of zombies. However, it is pretty good in picking off a few stragglers.
 * The weapon also has a pretty slow swing-rate, so make sure you back away from any attacking zombie whilst swinging your weapon.
 * Make sure to shove any up close zombies away and then hit them with the Baton.