Brawling in RDO

Trying to melee (fists) on PS5 was a learning experience for me. I was constantly getting my ass kicked by just about anyone. It's amazing the different skill-levels of random NPCs. Some are clearly more skilled at fighting. I'd suggest starting out with late night drunkards leaving saloons and such around Saint Denis. I found the dock workers can be a challenge. The warehouse workers near the industrial area will gang up on you and kick your ass quickly. It can even turn into a regular boxing match. A good way to get someone pissed off is to lasso them off their horse - just be careful not to get shot first.

Here are the default basic functions.

Attack: "O" on PS, "B" on Xbox will throw a punch.

Block: Holding "R2" on PS, RT on Xbox will attempt to block incoming attacks. Timing these can create openings for counter-attacks.

Grab: Pressing the "Triangle" on PS or "Y" on Xbox will attempt to grab or grapple the apponent. While holding them, you can throw or choke them as well.

Dodge: By pressing the "Square" on PS or the "X" on Xbox, while moving the left thumb (LT), you can perform a dodge as well as create openings for more counter-attacks.

There are many combo attacks and using the surrounding objects can help as well (throwing people out windows and up against walls). Keep at it and keep your guard up.