Pitchfork

Pitchfork
Location
Villager - Corpse
Item Type	Melee Weapon
Item Types
Value	150
Max. Stack
Crafting	This item cannot be crafted.
Repair Cost	2x 2x
Healing	{{{heal}}}
Notes	{{{use}}}
Notes	Suffers durability loss on usage.
Duration	{{{lasts}}}
Release	[[Update:{{{release}}}|{{{release}}}]]

The Pitchfork is a melee weapon that has longer reach than a Shovel and does less damage.

It can be found on the dead bodies of the Villagers wielding Pitchforks.

Pitchforks can get stuck in walls after an attack.

Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Cost	Effect
Light Materials	Less stamina drain.	2x 1x	-30% Stamina Cost
Sharpened	More damage.	4x 8x	+30% Damage
Better Materials	More durability.	1x 8x	-30% Durability Loss

Strategy

The Pitchfork may be a decent alternative for the Shovel, with its incredible reach and a durability better than the Board With Nails. However, it has low damage and high stamina consumption without the Light Materials upgrade, thus using other melee weapons is usually preferable.

It offers decent combat capabilities against Dogs, Huge Dogs, Villagers, Savages and performs fairly when finishing off enemies trapped by the Bear Trap. Its unique long range attack makes it more difficult for Savages to backstep your attack.

Trivia

• The Pitchfork has identical upgrades to the Axe and Shovel with the exception of not having the Sturdy Blade upgrade.