Whether the player is unarmed or armed, dodging and countering is going to be the best method of approach. Stabbing weapons are often one-hit kills whereas blunt weapons typically take 2 to 4 hits to take down an enemy. Each style has unique animations that correspond to the type of weapon being used. For the most part, weapons are available in Blunt or Stabbing styles.
More weapons are available through in-game purchases within GTA Online. The following weapons are available in the GTA IV base game: