The manyWalking Deadspin-offs each introduce new characters and their ways of dealing with walkers.

Resourceful characters, like Daryl Dixon, understood the importance of quiet weapons from the start ofThe Walking Dead.

His experiences in the early days of the apocalypse led him to struggle with mental illness and violent rages.

The Highwaymen in The Walking Dead

Though he may have vowed never to kill another person,Morgan is the bestWalking Deadcharacter at killing walkers.

It is not an easy weapon to use, and Norman Reedus hit himself a few times during filming.

After 13 years of being associated with the crossbow,Daryl’s flail has become his new signatureWalking Deadweapon.

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Still, this entrance instantly showed a lot about Michonne.

Not allWalking Deadcharacters have signature weapons, but Michonne’s katana is a key part of who she is.

Alicia adds a strap to the weapon and uses it in place of the balisong she had carried.

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When Alicia is bitten by a walker, she uses the barrel shroud to amputate her own arm.

This weapon is a testament to Alicia’s strength and looks incredible (if disturbing.)

Still, viewers may be pleased to know thatDaryl’s iconicWalking Deadcrossbow will return inDaryl Dixonseason 3.

Negan and Michonne from The Walking Dead

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This makes him even more dangerous if that was even possible.

Aaron reveals his mace attachment in season 10, which even impresses Negan.

Rick holding his Colt Python in The Walking Dead

The Walking Deadis a massive multimedia franchise that began with a comic book series created by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The franchise gained widespread popularity with the launch of the television seriesThe Walking Deadin 2010 on AMC, which chronicles the lives of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, referred to as “walkers.” The success of the original show has led to numerous spin-offs, web series, video games, novels, and other media. The franchise explores themes of survival, human nature, and the breakdown of society in the face of an existential threat, making it one of the most successful and influential horror series of the 21st century.

Morgan Jones (Lennie James) with his staff in The Walking Dead

Daryl hitting a walker with a flail

Michonne (Danai Gurira) with her katana in The Walking Dead

The barrel shroud in Fear The Walking Dead

Alicia’s arm in Fear The Walking Dead

Nat in The Ones Who Live

Daryl with a crossbow in The Walking Dead

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Negan (and Lucille’s) reveal in the Walking Dead S6

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The Walking Deadis a massive multimedia franchise that began with a comic book series created by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The franchise gained widespread popularity with the launch of the television seriesThe Walking Deadin 2010 on AMC, which chronicles the lives of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, referred to as “walkers.” The success of the original show has led to numerous spin-offs, web series, video games, novels, and other media. The franchise explores themes of survival, human nature, and the breakdown of society in the face of an existential threat, making it one of the most successful and influential horror series of the 21st century.

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