Most of the players in Free Fire agree that the sniper rifle is one of the hardest weapon to use. But we think they’re wrong. Because the most difficult weapon that players can use is the pan.
This weapon is a melee weapon that you have to use while in a close range that you can use to hit your enemy within range. When the game just starts and you land with nothing, you will often find this weapon first before finding any firearm. You can find this weapon in any building as you land. The pan is a melee weapon with a really high damage rate if used correctly. However, the attacking range is too close so not too many people use this weapon in Free Fire.
Pro Tip on How to Use the Pan in Free Fire![]()
Until now, there are 3 types of melee weapon in Free Fire. Which is the pan, machete, and the baseball bat. All of those weapons can easily be found in any areas.
This melee weapon have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Pros
- Giving extra range and damage compared to punching with bare hands
- Doesn’t require ammo
- Easy to find
Cons
- Really short attacking range
- Enemy with a shotgun can easily kill you
Using the Pan in Free Fire
Even though this weapon has its own strengths and weaknesses, you can still use it properly by understanding the mechanism of this weapon. Here we have some tips for you to use the pan in Free Fire. So the melee can also be useful to you.
The Melee Weapon Doesn’t Expose Your Position
If you’re using a firearm like the assault rifle, then the players nearby will immediately notices your location and they’ll approach you. With the melee weapon, the minimap will not detect the sound. And the enemy will also unable to hear you attack with the pan.
Kill a Knocked Out Enemy![]()
In duo or squad mode, players that run out of HP will be knocked out and their friends need to save them. The enemy that run out of HP will not be able to do anything other than crawl. So try to kill ’em with the pan to conserve your ammo.
Use it while running
If you’re wielding a melee weapon as you run, you can run faster because you’ll handle less weight than wielding a firearm.
Use it to Bounce Bullets
The last thing to utilize the pan is to use it to bounce enemy’s bullets firing at you. If you crouch while wielding the pan, the enemy will be more difficult to shoot at you, as the bullet will ricochet through the pan.
That’s some pro tips that we can give you on how to use the pan properly in Free Fire. Good luck!