Each weapon punch in has its place inFallout 76.

While some weapons are primarily useful in close-combat situations, others excel from a range.

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A Vault Dweller holding a Plasma Pistol in Fallout 76.

What Is The Best Weapon For A Pistol Build?

Thisweapon deals 2437 energy damageper shot, and can hold up to 42 rounds in its magazine.

This handgundeals 28-35 base damageand can hold 12 bullets in its clip.

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You also need the third stage of Gunsmith to craft a Crusader Pistol.

Crafting the Gauss Pistol is a major task.

First,you’ll need to complete the Settlers or Raiders questlineand then speak to Regs.

An Anti-Armor Alien Blaster in Fallout 76.

Regs will sell you the plans for the Gauss Pistol for250 Gold Bullion.

You needthe first stage ofthe Science perkto craft the Gauss Pistol.

What Is The Best Legendary Effect For A Pistol?

The Golden Pistol in the inventory screen in Fallout 76.

Legendary effects are a unique bonus or ability that weapons and armor can possess.

This effect is great for challenging powerful enemies to a fight while playing solo.

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Hugo Stolz sits at his desk at the start of the Between The Lines quest in Fallout 76.

What Are The Best Stats For A Pistol Build?

Mutations can also aid a pistol build in unique ways.

A pistol build has a strong SPECIAL foundation that focuses on Perception, Agility, and Luck.

The SPECIAL stat menu in Fallout 76.

However, Intelligence may also play a role depending on which Perk Cards you plan to equip.

Eagle Eyes also reduces your STR stat by four.

Bird Bones increases your Agility statby four points, but alsodecreases your Strengthstat by four points.

The Gunsmith, Adrenaline, Starched Genes, Good With Salt, and Scrapper Perk Cards in Fallout 76.

Legendary Special Stat Perk Cards in Fallout 76.

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