Here's what you need to know about fixing those melee weapons (this is actually simpler than most people think). First, grab that field repairs skill from the melee tree, since it's basically your ticket to fixing things anywhere you want - this exists because the developers wanted to keep you in the action rather than running back to bases all the time.

Getting your repairs done is pretty straightforward - just hold l1 to pull up your survival wheel, find your melee weapon, and hold r2 to patch it up with some scrap. Speaking of scrap, you'll find plenty under car hoods (and trust me, checking every abandoned vehicle becomes second nature after a while). The system works this way because it mirrors real-world survival situations, where you'd need to improvise repairs on the go.

Something interesting to keep in mind is that only your melee weapons need fixing - regular guns stay perfectly functional, though silencers will wear out and can't be fixed (which makes sense when you think about improvised suppressors). It's smart to keep an eye on that durability percentage in the corner and fix things up when you hit around 15% - waiting too long just burns through more scrap. If you're finding yourself repairing too often, those hard hitter and home run skills are worth investing in, since they help you take down enemies with fewer swings, which means less wear and tear on your weapons.