"Melee damage" refers to the amount of harm or injury caused when engaging in close combat or physical confrontation, such as hitting, punching, or slashing an opponent at close range. Full definition
It also increases melee damage when you're surrounded by enemies. (destinynewshub.com)
There are three characters in the front row and three in the back so the front row will protect the back row and do melee damage whilst the back row will support. (playstationcountry.com)
Sometimes ranged attackers will acquire quirks that affect their accuracy, or melee attackers will suffer from reduced melee damage — these are the types that are worth losing. (shacknews.com)