Pistol

The Pistol is an Uncommon sidearm that represents a meaningful step up from the starter Worn-Out Pistol. With 360 Pierce damage and B-rank Precision scaling, it rewards players who have begun investing attribute points into Precision with noticeably harder-hitting shots. Its three-shot magazine means you can deliver a rapid burst before needing to reload, which is ideal for finishing off aggressive fauna or staggering a pirate raider before they reach melee range.

Ammunition management becomes increasingly important at this stage of the game. Copper Bullets offer a solid balance between crafting cost and damage output for the Pistol, while Iron Bullets should be saved for tougher encounters like elite pirates or boss-tier wildlife. The Marksman talent branch pairs especially well here; nodes that reduce spread and increase critical hit chance turn the Pistol into a reliable mid-range threat. Combined with the Marksman's Rig armor set, which provides 15% bonus ranged damage and 30% reduced sprint stamina cost, you can maintain pressure on enemies while staying mobile.

A strong combat strategy with the Pistol involves using the Take Aim! buff granted by Cutlass melee attacks. Land a quick slash, swap to the Pistol, and unload your three-round magazine while the damage bonus is active. This burst combo can eliminate mid-tier threats in seconds. The Pistol is widely available from loot drops and vendors, making it a dependable workhorse until you acquire Rare-tier firearms like the Reliable Pistol or Drake's Double-Barreled Pistol. Keep one on hand even after upgrading, as its low Gunpowder cost per shot makes it efficient for clearing weaker enemies without burning through premium resources.