Overview
Pistols are a type of ranged weapon in Crimson Desert. Compact one-handed firearms developed in Demeniss. Pistols offer quick draw times and decent damage at medium range. They were historically popular among the Demenissian nobility for dueling and are now carried by soldiers, mercenaries, and adventurers throughout Pywel.
All Pistols
There are 7 pistols currently known in Crimson Desert. The table below lists all of them sorted by grade and attack power.
Image | Name | ATK | Grade | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Mythic | A pistol once used by Caliburn. One by one, he bestowed the merciful tolerance of death upon those w... | |
| 11 | Epic | A pistol used by the Masked Liberator. When she thought no one was watching, she would occasionally ... | |
| 11 | Rare+ | A pistol once popular among the Demenissian nobility. It is said to be a firearm frequently sought b... | |
| 12 | Rare | A pistol crafted with ease of use as the top priority. Around the time firearms began to be distribu... | |
| 11 | Rare | A pistol crafted by House Spencer. While production was discontinued when the house fell, a few are ... | |
| 11 | Uncommon | A cheaply made, low end pistol. As Demeniss's gunsmithing advanced, more affordable firearms began t... | |
| 11 | Uncommon | A pistol manufactured in Demeniss for international export. Upon closer inspection, the finish is so... |
Pistol Grades
Grade | Description |
|---|---|
Mythic | The rarest and most powerful pistols. Often tied to major story events or legendary figures. Extremely difficult to obtain. |
Epic | Strong 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. |
Rare | Solid mid-game weapons. Easily obtained from merchants, crafting, or basic quest rewards. |
Uncommon | Basic starter weapons. Often the first pistols players encounter. Useful for the opening hours but quickly outclassed. |
Combat Overview
Pistols have the fastest draw speed among firearms, making them ideal for quick shots between melee combos or when caught off guard.
As a one-handed weapon, pistols can potentially be paired with an off-hand item, offering more flexibility than two-handed firearms.
Pistols are best used at medium range. Too close and you lose the ranged advantage; too far and the accuracy drops off significantly.
Consider using pistols to finish off wounded enemies retreating from melee range rather than chasing them down with a slower weapon.
Enhancement
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.
See Also
Ranged Weapons - All ranged weapon types
Muskets - Long-range Demenissian firearms
Shotguns - Close-range spread weapons
Weapons and Equipment - Full weapons overview
Combat System - Guide to combat mechanics
Refining System - Weapon upgrade guide