diff --git a/godot/GameObjects/enemy_unit.tscn b/godot/GameObjects/enemy_unit.tscn
index 4523747..81ac260 100644
--- a/godot/GameObjects/enemy_unit.tscn
+++ b/godot/GameObjects/enemy_unit.tscn
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ available_goals_inspector = [ExtResource("1_jwvis"), ExtResource("1_b1qo1")]
 unique_name_in_owner = true
 
 [node name="Planner" type="Planner" parent="."]
-actions_inspector = [3, 2, 4, 5, 6]
+actions_inspector = [3, 2, 4, 5, 1]
 unique_name_in_owner = true
 
 [node name="EntityHealth" type="EntityHealth" parent="."]
diff --git a/godot/GameObjects/player_unit.tscn b/godot/GameObjects/player_unit.tscn
index 2b4fb02..c807cac 100644
--- a/godot/GameObjects/player_unit.tscn
+++ b/godot/GameObjects/player_unit.tscn
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ collision_mask = 0
 unique_name_in_owner = true
 
 [node name="Planner" type="Planner" parent="."]
-actions_inspector = [0, 1, 2]
+actions_inspector = [0, 1, 2, 3]
 unique_name_in_owner = true
 
 [node name="EntityHealth" type="EntityHealth" parent="."]
diff --git a/src/character_world_state.cpp b/src/character_world_state.cpp
index b97296a..d5ae7b0 100644
--- a/src/character_world_state.cpp
+++ b/src/character_world_state.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 #include "character_world_state.hpp"
+#include "unit.hpp"
 #include "utils/godot_macros.hpp"
 
 void CharacterWorldState::_bind_methods() {
@@ -10,7 +11,11 @@ void CharacterWorldState::_enter_tree() {
     this->inventory = this->get_node<Inventory>("%Inventory");
 }
 
-bool CharacterWorldState::get_is_weapon_ranged() const {
-    return this->inventory->get_weapon()->has_capability(ItemCapability::WeaponRanged);
+gd::String CharacterWorldState::get_weapon_animation() const {
+    return this->inventory->get_weapon()->get_animation();
 }
 
+bool CharacterWorldState::get_is_in_range() const {
+    float const distance{this->parent_unit->get_global_position().distance_to(this->target_node->get_global_position())};
+    return distance <= inventory->get_stats().weapon_range;
+}
diff --git a/src/character_world_state.hpp b/src/character_world_state.hpp
index bd35b81..c8f8164 100644
--- a/src/character_world_state.hpp
+++ b/src/character_world_state.hpp
@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@ class CharacterWorldState : public UnitWorldState {
     static void _bind_methods();
 public:
     virtual void _enter_tree() override;
-    virtual bool get_is_weapon_ranged() const override;
+    virtual gd::String get_weapon_animation() const override;
+    virtual bool get_is_in_range() const override;
 private:
     Inventory *inventory{nullptr};
 };
diff --git a/src/inventory.cpp b/src/inventory.cpp
index 06e5ba1..c915199 100644
--- a/src/inventory.cpp
+++ b/src/inventory.cpp
@@ -17,7 +17,12 @@ void Inventory::_ready() {
 }
 
 Stats Inventory::get_stats() const {
-    return this->weapon->get_stats() & this->armour->get_stats() & this->helmet->get_stats() & this->utility->get_stats();
+    Stats stats{};
+    if(this->weapon != nullptr)  this->weapon->apply_stats(stats);
+    if(this->utility != nullptr) this->utility->apply_stats(stats);
+    if(this->armour != nullptr)  this->armour->apply_stats(stats);
+    if(this->helmet != nullptr)  this->helmet->apply_stats(stats);
+    return stats;
 }
 
 void Inventory::add_item(const Item *item, unsigned num) {
diff --git a/src/inventory.hpp b/src/inventory.hpp
index f8ccd64..d867d56 100644
--- a/src/inventory.hpp
+++ b/src/inventory.hpp
@@ -36,9 +36,9 @@ public:
     gd::Dictionary get_inventory_inspector() const;
 private:
     Item const *weapon{nullptr};
+    Item const *utility{nullptr};
     Item const *armour{nullptr};
     Item const *helmet{nullptr};
-    Item const *utility{nullptr};
     gd::HashMap<Item const *, unsigned> inventory{};
 
     Unit *parent_unit{nullptr};
diff --git a/src/item.cpp b/src/item.cpp
index 112ce97..975348c 100644
--- a/src/item.cpp
+++ b/src/item.cpp
@@ -22,14 +22,17 @@ void Item::use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *used_on) const {
         gd::UtilityFunctions::push_warning(used_by->get_path(), " tried to use default Item::use_on implementation on object of type ", used_on->get_class());
 }
 
-Stats Item::get_stats() const {
-    return {};
+void Item::apply_stats(Stats &stats) const {
 }
 
 bool Item::has_capability(ItemCapability const &capability) const {
     return this->capabilities.has(capability);
 }
 
+gd::StringName const &Item::get_animation() const {
+    return this->animation;
+}
+
 ItemID Item::get_id() const {
     return this->id;
 }
diff --git a/src/item.hpp b/src/item.hpp
index 752cad6..e998ad5 100644
--- a/src/item.hpp
+++ b/src/item.hpp
@@ -48,18 +48,21 @@ public:
 public:
     virtual bool can_use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *used_on) const;
     bool try_use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *used_on) const;
-    virtual Stats get_stats() const;
+    virtual void apply_stats(Stats &stats) const;
     bool has_capability(ItemCapability const &capability) const;
+	gd::StringName const &get_animation() const;
     ItemID get_id() const;
 protected:
     virtual void use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *used_on) const;
 protected:
+	gd::StringName animation{"RESET"};
     gd::HashSet<uint32_t> capabilities{};
 private:
     ItemID id{-1};
 };
 
 #define ITEM_CLASS(Class_, DisplayName_, Description_)\
+friend class ItemDB;\
 public: \
     _FORCE_INLINE_ static godot::StringName get_static_class() { return #Class_; }\
     _FORCE_INLINE_ virtual godot::StringName get_class() const override { return #Class_; }\
diff --git a/src/register_types.cpp b/src/register_types.cpp
index 5e87596..9f20d2b 100644
--- a/src/register_types.cpp
+++ b/src/register_types.cpp
@@ -39,10 +39,9 @@ void initialize_gdextension_types(gd::ModuleInitializationLevel p_level)
     // always register actions before classes,
     // so that ActionDB::get_enum_hint is complete before _bind_methods.
     goap::ActionDB::register_action<MoveToTarget>();
-    goap::ActionDB::register_action<FireAtTarget>();
+    goap::ActionDB::register_action<UseWeapon>();
     goap::ActionDB::register_action<FindTarget>();
-    goap::ActionDB::register_action<GetInMeleeRange>();
-    goap::ActionDB::register_action<MeleeAttack>();
+    goap::ActionDB::register_action<GetInRange>();
     goap::ActionDB::register_action<TankSelfHeal>();
     goap::ActionDB::register_action<TakeCover>();
 
diff --git a/src/rts_actions.cpp b/src/rts_actions.cpp
index ac057d6..8bf316e 100644
--- a/src/rts_actions.cpp
+++ b/src/rts_actions.cpp
@@ -26,16 +26,16 @@ goap::State *MoveToTarget::get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *context) const
     }
 }
 
-FireAtTarget::FireAtTarget()
+UseWeapon::UseWeapon()
 : Action() {
     this->required.insert("can_see_target", true);
-    this->required.insert("is_weapon_ranged", true);
+    this->required.insert("is_in_range", true);
     this->effects.insert("is_target_dead", true);
 }
 
-goap::State *FireAtTarget::get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *) const {
+goap::State *UseWeapon::get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *context) const {
     Animate *state{this->create_state<Animate>()};
-    state->animation = "fire_weapon";
+    state->animation = context->get_world_property("weapon_animation");
     return state;
 }
 
@@ -52,33 +52,20 @@ goap::State *FindTarget::get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *context) const {
     return state;
 }
 
-GetInMeleeRange::GetInMeleeRange()
+GetInRange::GetInRange()
 : Action() {
     this->require_state_complete = false;
     this->required.insert("can_see_target", true);
-    this->effects.insert("is_in_melee_range", true);
+    this->effects.insert("is_in_range", true);
 }
 
-goap::State *GetInMeleeRange::get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *context) const {
+goap::State *GetInRange::get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *context) const {
     gd::Node3D *target{gd::Object::cast_to<gd::Node3D>(context->get_world_property("target_node"))};
     MoveTo *state{this->create_state<MoveTo>()};
     state->target_node = target;
     return state;
 }
 
-MeleeAttack::MeleeAttack()
-: Action() {
-    this->required.insert("can_see_target", true);
-    this->required.insert("is_in_melee_range", true);
-    this->effects.insert("is_target_dead", true);
-}
-
-goap::State *MeleeAttack::get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *) const {
-    Animate *state{this->create_state<Animate>()};
-    state->animation = "melee_attack";
-    return state;
-}
-
 TankSelfHeal::TankSelfHeal()
 : Action() {
     this->required.insert("can_see_target", false);
diff --git a/src/rts_actions.hpp b/src/rts_actions.hpp
index e29a219..8c9af95 100644
--- a/src/rts_actions.hpp
+++ b/src/rts_actions.hpp
@@ -11,11 +11,11 @@ public:
     virtual goap::State *get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *context) const override;
 };
 
-class FireAtTarget : public goap::Action {
-    GOAP_ACTION(FireAtTarget);
+class UseWeapon : public goap::Action {
+    GOAP_ACTION(UseWeapon);
 public:
-    FireAtTarget();
-    virtual goap::State *get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *) const override;
+    UseWeapon();
+    virtual goap::State *get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *context) const override;
 };
 
 class FindTarget : public goap::Action {
@@ -25,20 +25,13 @@ public:
     virtual goap::State *get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *context) const override;
 };
 
-class GetInMeleeRange : public goap::Action {
-    GOAP_ACTION(GetInMeleeRange);
+class GetInRange : public goap::Action {
+    GOAP_ACTION(GetInRange);
 public:
-    GetInMeleeRange();
+    GetInRange();
     virtual goap::State *get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *context) const override;
 };
 
-class MeleeAttack : public goap::Action {
-    GOAP_ACTION(MeleeAttack);
-public:
-    MeleeAttack();
-    virtual goap::State *get_apply_state(goap::ActorWorldState *) const override;
-};
-
 class TankSelfHeal : public goap::Action {
     GOAP_ACTION(TankSelfHeal);
 public:
diff --git a/src/rts_items.cpp b/src/rts_items.cpp
index 6d6f00c..c69bc7f 100644
--- a/src/rts_items.cpp
+++ b/src/rts_items.cpp
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ void Medkit::use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *used_on) const {
 
 Handgun::Handgun()
 : Item() {
+    this->animation = "fire_weapon";
     this->capabilities.insert(ItemCapability::WeaponEquip);
     this->capabilities.insert(ItemCapability::WeaponRanged);
 }
@@ -28,6 +29,10 @@ bool Handgun::can_use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *used_on) const {
         && used_by->get_world_state()->get_can_see_target();
 }
 
+void Handgun::apply_stats(Stats &stats) const {
+    stats.weapon_range = 10.f;
+}
+
 void Handgun::use_on(Unit* used_by, gd::Object* used_on) const {
     Unit *target{gd::Object::cast_to<Unit>(used_on)};
     used_by->aim_at(target);
diff --git a/src/rts_items.hpp b/src/rts_items.hpp
index e8dc2df..d06150c 100644
--- a/src/rts_items.hpp
+++ b/src/rts_items.hpp
@@ -6,8 +6,9 @@
 class Medkit : public Item {
     ITEM_CLASS(Medkit, "Medkit",
               "Standard emergency home medical kit. Use to manage wounds and stabilize a person.");
-public:
+private:
     Medkit();
+public:
     virtual bool can_use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *used_on) const override;
 protected:
     virtual void use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *used_on) const override;
@@ -16,9 +17,11 @@ protected:
 class Handgun : public Item {
     ITEM_CLASS(Handgun, "9mm handgun.",
               "A standard issue police firearm.");
-public:
+private:
     Handgun();
+public:
     virtual bool can_use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *used_on) const override;
+    virtual void apply_stats(Stats &stats) const override;
 protected:
     virtual void use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *used_on) const override;
 };
@@ -26,8 +29,9 @@ protected:
 class Lasercutter : public Item {
     ITEM_CLASS(Lasercutter, "Lasercutter",
               "A laser cutter, use to clear metal obstacles.");
-public:
+private:
     Lasercutter();
+public:
     // virtual bool can_use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *object) const override;
 protected:
     // virtual void use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *object) const override;
@@ -36,8 +40,9 @@ protected:
 class Welder : public Item {
     ITEM_CLASS(Welder, "Welder",
               "A welder with tanks intended to be carried on a person's back. Use to repair broken metal parts.");
-public:
+private:
     Welder();
+public:
     // virtual bool can_use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *object) const override;
 protected:
     // virtual void use_on(Unit *used_by, gd::Object *object) const override;
diff --git a/src/stats.cpp b/src/stats.cpp
index 76f1156..a23bb4e 100644
--- a/src/stats.cpp
+++ b/src/stats.cpp
@@ -2,14 +2,3 @@
 #include <godot_cpp/core/math.hpp>
 
 namespace gd = godot;
-
-Stats operator &(Stats const &lhs, Stats const &rhs) {
-    Stats rval{};
-    rval.damage_absorb = gd::Math::min(lhs.damage_absorb + rhs.damage_absorb, 1.f);
-    rval.hazmat_level = gd::Math::max(lhs.hazmat_level, rhs.hazmat_level);
-    return rval;
-}
-
-Stats &operator <<(Stats &lhs, Stats const &rhs) {
-    return (lhs = lhs & rhs);
-}
diff --git a/src/stats.hpp b/src/stats.hpp
index 89697cf..a8c5b53 100644
--- a/src/stats.hpp
+++ b/src/stats.hpp
@@ -7,11 +7,10 @@
 namespace gd = godot;
 
 struct Stats {
-    float damage_absorb{0.f};
-    int hazmat_level{0};
+    float weapon_range{1.f};
+
+    float armour_damage_absorb{0.f};
+    int armour_hazmat_level{0};
 };
 
-Stats operator &(Stats const &lhs, Stats const &rhs);
-Stats &operator <<(Stats &lhs, Stats const &rhs);
-
 #endif // !STATS_HPP
diff --git a/src/unit.cpp b/src/unit.cpp
index 8301e0e..00af6f6 100644
--- a/src/unit.cpp
+++ b/src/unit.cpp
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ void Unit::begin_goal(gd::Ref<goap::Goal> goal) {
 
 void Unit::use_weapon() {
     Unit *target_unit{gd::Object::cast_to<Unit>(this->world_state->get_target_node())};
-    if(target_unit != nullptr && this->world_state->get_can_see_target() && this->world_state->get_is_in_melee_range())
+    if(target_unit != nullptr && this->world_state->get_can_see_target() && this->world_state->get_is_in_range())
         target_unit->get_entity_health()->damaged_by(1, this);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/unit.hpp b/src/unit.hpp
index 6f46824..fee712a 100644
--- a/src/unit.hpp
+++ b/src/unit.hpp
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@ public:
     void begin_marker_temporary(GoalMarker *marker);
     void begin_goal(gd::Ref<goap::Goal> goal);
     void set_target_goal(gd::Node3D *target, gd::Ref<goap::Goal> goal);
-
     virtual void use_weapon();
     void aim_at(gd::Node3D *node);
     void on_unconscious(Unit *damage_source);
diff --git a/src/unit_world_state.cpp b/src/unit_world_state.cpp
index 40635b6..8de6b32 100644
--- a/src/unit_world_state.cpp
+++ b/src/unit_world_state.cpp
@@ -12,14 +12,14 @@
 void UnitWorldState::_bind_methods() {
 #define CLASSNAME UnitWorldState
     GDSIGNAL("attention_changed");
-    GDFUNCTION(get_is_weapon_ranged);
+    GDFUNCTION(get_weapon_animation);
     GDFUNCTION(get_can_see_target);
     GDFUNCTION(get_is_target_dead);
     GDFUNCTION(get_is_at_target);
     GDFUNCTION(get_has_target);
     GDFUNCTION(get_target_node);
     GDFUNCTION(get_is_target_enemy);
-    GDFUNCTION(get_is_in_melee_range);
+    GDFUNCTION(get_is_in_range);
     GDFUNCTION(get_is_health_safe);
     GDFUNCTION(get_parent_global_position);
     GDFUNCTION(get_target_global_position);
@@ -42,8 +42,8 @@ gd::Variant UnitWorldState::get_world_property(gd::String property) {
     return ActorWorldState::get_world_property(property);
 }
 
-bool UnitWorldState::get_is_weapon_ranged() const {
-    return false;
+gd::String UnitWorldState::get_weapon_animation() const {
+    return "melee_attack";
 }
 
 bool UnitWorldState::get_can_see_target() {
@@ -105,10 +105,9 @@ bool UnitWorldState::get_is_unit_enemy(Unit *unit) const {
         && unit->get_team() != this->parent_unit->get_team();
 }
 
-bool UnitWorldState::get_is_in_melee_range() const {
+bool UnitWorldState::get_is_in_range() const {
     return this->target_node != nullptr
-        && this->target_node->get_global_position()
-                .distance_squared_to(this->parent_unit->get_global_position()) <= 2.f * 2.f;
+        && this->target_node->get_global_position().distance_squared_to(this->parent_unit->get_global_position()) <= 2.f * 2.f;
 }
 
 bool UnitWorldState::get_is_health_safe() const {
diff --git a/src/unit_world_state.hpp b/src/unit_world_state.hpp
index 87f924a..6a49872 100644
--- a/src/unit_world_state.hpp
+++ b/src/unit_world_state.hpp
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ public:
     virtual void _enter_tree() override;
     virtual gd::Variant get_world_property(gd::String property) override;
 
-    virtual bool get_is_weapon_ranged() const;
+    virtual gd::String get_weapon_animation() const;
     bool get_can_see_target();
     bool get_can_see_node(gd::Node3D *node) const;
     bool get_is_at_target() const;
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ public:
     bool get_is_target_unit() const;
     bool get_is_target_enemy() const;
     bool get_is_unit_enemy(Unit *unit) const;
-    bool get_is_in_melee_range() const;
+    virtual bool get_is_in_range() const;
     bool get_is_health_safe() const;
     gd::Vector3 get_parent_global_position() const;
     gd::Vector3 get_target_global_position() const;