Use SMGs as the ridden approach you and then knock them out with punches to the head. Punches are meant to be used when safe, to conserve SMG ammo. You can one hit punch out basic ridden with the first two cards in the deck. This is not a full melee build but can handle its own in a limited swarm. Speed increases as the deck progresses as does trauma resistance. Can be played with anyone but I like to use Karlee. NOTE: as of the creation of this deck, punches do not count as actual kills despite the Ridden's lack of movement upon impact with your fist. This is why none of the melee cards that mention kills are included in the deck.