“With no experience, the wielder would be better off just throwing stones.”

“Given that poison has no effect on the undead, discount this weapon entirely.”

“Use only against one zombie. Any more, and you might find yourself grabbed and mauled before you have time to load another bolt.”

“A feckless waste against the living dead…it may take hundreds, even thousands of rounds for one randomly lethal shot.”

“A superior zombie killer…a blessing when engaging multiple targets. If discipline can be maintained, you will not find a better weapon.”

“Has neither the heating power nor the fuel supply to burn through a zombie skull. But it can be a convenient firestarter if the undead in question have already been soaked in a flammable liquid.”

“Should be used as a post-encounter disposal tool rather than a combat weapon.”

“Heavy, cumbersome, suffocating, dehydrating, and extremely noisy.”

“Can stand up to the toughest undead jaws. Made of either high-tensile steel or titanium, it provides twice the protection of chain mail with half the weight.”

“This type of armor would be invaluable to ghouls, if only they knew enough to wear them. To humans, they serve no purpose other than obstructing vision.”

“Unless you are one of the few masters of this art (only a handful can still claim this title), refrain from such an exotic method.”

“Their fuel supply is finite. Once drained, they provide as much protection as a hand-held stereo.”

“Without a doubt, the best compact anti-zombie weapon on earth.”

“The best bludgeon. Its relatively lightweight and durable construction makes it ideal for prolongued close combat.”

“Light enough to work for one, maybe two fights, but are known to bend after prolonged use.”

“Has striking power but severely limited reach. Its short handle allows a zombie to grab your arm and pull it in.”