Pistol
The Pistol is a Firearm weapon picked up in chapter 2.
Confirmed facts on this page carry their sources.
Weak-point tool. Shooting weak spots is the main way to fill a boss stagger bar without risking melee.
Weapon card
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Firearm |
| Chapter | 2 |
| Region | Valley of Ashes |
| Use case | Weak-point tool. Shooting weak spots is the main way to fill a boss stagger bar without risking melee. |
| Source confidence | corroborated by more than one source |
Upgrades
Weapon upgrades use tiered materials that scale with the level you are pushing:
- Levels 2-4 use Crude materials.
- Levels 5-7 use Pure materials, and levels 8-9 use Distilled materials.
- Level 10 needs a Quintessential material, and only a handful exist in the whole game.
When to use it
Weak-point tool. Shooting weak spots is the main way to fill a boss stagger bar without risking melee.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Where do I find the Pistol?
It is picked up during Chapter 2. The weapon page lists the region and how it fits into the toolkit.
Is the Pistol required?
It is required at least once for the Jackknife trophy, which asks for damage from every weapon and Transmutation without dying.
Should I upgrade the Pistol?
Only one weapon realistically reaches the highest upgrade tiers, because Quintessential materials are extremely limited; spend them on the weapon you actually fight bosses with.