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11 Overview
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33 Pistols are one-handed ranged weapons in Crimson Desert that occupy the dedicated ranged weapon slot in the six-slot loadout system. They offer the fastest firing option among all ranged weapons, designed for players who want to weave gunfire into their melee combat without committing to a stationary firing stance.
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66 The pistol's defining characteristic is its fluidity. Players can fire off quick shots while dodging, rolling between reloads, and maintaining full combat mobility. This makes pistols the preferred ranged option for aggressive players who treat gunfire as an extension of their melee combo chains rather than a separate combat mode.
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88 Combat Style
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1010 Pistol combat revolves around quick, opportunistic shots fired during gaps in melee engagement. After finishing a sword combo, the player can seamlessly switch to the pistol, fire one or two shots at a retreating enemy, then switch back to melee as the next threat closes in. This weapon-switching flow is near-instantaneous, with no significant transition animation.
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1212 The pistol supports two firing modes. Standard shots are fired quickly with moderate accuracy and deal consistent damage at medium range. Charged shots require the player to stand still briefly for a more powerful, precise hit that deals increased damage. The choice between mobility and damage output creates moment-to-moment tactical decisions during combat.
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1414 Reloading is the pistol's main vulnerability. After emptying the chamber, the player must reload before firing again. However, the reload animation is shorter than those of rifles or hand cannons, and players can dodge-cancel during the reload to avoid incoming attacks.
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1616 Strengths and Weaknesses
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1818 AspectDetailMobilityFull movement and dodging capability while firingCombo IntegrationSeamless weapon switching into and out of melee combatFire RateFastest among all ranged weaponsDamage per ShotModerate; lower than rifles and hand cannonsRangeEffective at medium distances; accuracy drops at long rangeReload SpeedFast; can be dodge-cancelled for safety
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2020 Comparison With Other Ranged Weapons
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2222 WeaponSpeedDamageMobilityBest UsePistolFastModerateHighMid-combat quick shotsRifleSlowVery HighLowLong-range precisionHand CannonSlowHighestLowAoE explosive damageBowMediumModerateHighVersatile ranged combat
2323 Acquisition and Upgrading
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2525 Pistols are available from weapon vendors in major towns and can be found as loot throughout Pywel. Refinement at a Blacksmith increases base attack values, while Abyss Gear augments can enhance reload speed, increase charged shot damage, or add elemental effects to each bullet.
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2828 Recommended Playstyle
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3030 Pistols shine when used as a supplement to melee combat rather than the primary damage source. The best approach is to keep a sword or other melee weapon as the main damage dealer and switch to the pistol during natural combat pauses: after a dodge roll, when an enemy retreats out of melee range, or to finish off a low-health target without chasing them down.
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3232 Players who prefer a ranged-heavy approach should consider bows or rifles instead, as those weapons deal higher damage per shot and have better effective range.
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3434 All Pistols
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3636 There are 7 pistols currently known in Crimson Desert. The table below lists all of them sorted by grade and attack power.
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3838 ImageNameATKGradeDescriptionCaliburn's Mercy Pistol12MythicA pistol once used by Caliburn. One by one, he bestowed the merciful tolerance of death upon those w...Shadow of the Past Pistol11EpicA pistol used by the Masked Liberator. When she thought no one was watching, she would occasionally...Vilancia Pistol11Rare+A pistol once popular among the Demenissian nobility. It is said to be a firearm frequently sought b...Jemel Pistol12RareA pistol crafted with ease of use as the top priority. Around the time firearms began to be distribu...Spencer Pistol11RareA pistol crafted by House Spencer. While production was discontinued when the house fell, a few are...Rosemond Pistol11UncommonA cheaply made, low end pistol. As Demeniss's gunsmithing advanced, more affordable firearms began t...Falconne Pistol11UncommonA pistol manufactured in Demeniss for international export. Upon closer inspection, the finish is so...
3939 Pistol Grades
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4141 GradeDescriptionMythicThe rarest and most powerful pistols. Often tied to major story events or legendary figures. Extremely difficult to obtain.EpicStrong mid-to-high tier pistols. Available through quests, merchants, and exploration throughout Pywel.Rare+Above-average weapons sitting between Rare and Epic tiers. Obtained from mid-level quests, specialized merchants, and challenging enemy encounters.RareSolid mid-game weapons. Easily obtained from merchants, crafting, or basic quest rewards.UncommonBasic starter weapons. Often the first pistols players encounter. Useful for the opening hours but quickly outclassed.
4242 Enhancement
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4444 7 of 7 pistols can be enhanced from +0 to +10 through the refining system. Each enhancement level increases the weapon's Attack stat. Higher enhancements require rarer materials, including Bloodstone, Scolecite Ore, and Abyss Artifacts.
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46+Firing While Sliding (Patch 1.13.00)
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48+Patch 1.13.00 (July 4, 2026) improved pistols so they can be fired while sliding, matching the same change made to muskets.
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4650 See Also
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4852 Ranged Weapons - All ranged weapon typesMuskets - Long-range Demenissian firearmsShotguns - Close-range spread weaponsWeapons and Equipment - Full weapons overviewCombat System - Guide to combat mechanicsRefining System - Weapon upgrade guide