# Unarmed doesn't train ( Ex. 5739 )

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-doesnt-train-ex-5739/12777
**Category:** The Garage
**Created:** [October 22, 2016, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-doesnt-train-ex-5739/12777 "2016-10-22T13:16:46Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author: ![KiBoy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/kiboy/32/5863_2.png) [@KiBoy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KiBoy)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2016, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-doesnt-train-ex-5739/12777/1 "2016-10-22T13:16:46Z")

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My unarmed was stuck at 3 for a while, despite me fighting semi-frequently with just my fists. I don’t get any exp at all, whether I fight against a petty zombie or mi-go’s and zombie brutes. Kinda sucks since I’ve really wanted that counter-attack on brawling. :\<

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### Author: ![Chezzo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/chezzo/32/429_2.png) [@Chezzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chezzo)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2016, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-doesnt-train-ex-5739/12777/2 "2016-10-26T14:23:30Z")

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You can train it by using a weapon like punch daggers or brass knuckles. It is a known bug.

> <https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/issues/18816>

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### Author: ![KiBoy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/kiboy/32/5863_2.png) [@KiBoy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KiBoy)
#### Post date: [October 27, 2016, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-doesnt-train-ex-5739/12777/3 "2016-10-27T10:48:59Z")

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It was fixed in the recent versions.

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### Author: ![CK\_Kirbi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ck_kirbi/32/584_2.png) [@CK\_Kirbi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CK_Kirbi)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2016, 5:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-doesnt-train-ex-5739/12777/4 "2016-10-29T05:50:36Z")

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I’ve been having the same issue and I’m running the most recent experimental.
