Here is an extensive list to all the different weapon types, with their designated weapons, in Fallout 76. I have basic builds to most of these weapons that will work universally, with more weapon specific based builds on the way.
Melee weapons are definitely a valuable type to run in Fallout 76, with their insanely high damage numbers, fun attacks, and heaps of variety in type, you’ll find a lot of wastelander’s rocking Melee weapons.