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Thread: best pitsol?
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Emperor_Prosek
Mon Sep 20, 2004 7:52 pm
#1
What is the best pistol for a smuggler with no more pistol skills then are required for smuggler?
thanks
KaernLegorah
Mon Sep 20, 2004 7:59 pm
#2
With Pistols, there's never one that will always be the best in every situation. This is because some enemies will be very weak to one damage type, while others are very resistant to it. The best solution is to just carry a variety of guns.
The FWG5 will probably be your most powerful overall gun. It does Heat damage, and has no armor piercing, so if the enemy is very resistant to Heat you should look for other options.
The Scout or DL-44 Metal are probably your next best bet. They're Energry damage with no armor piercing. A lot of enemies have Energy resistance (even if only a little bit).
The Striker Pistol is something you should invest in just to be able to deal a third damage type. It does Kinetic damage and has no armor piercing.
The Tangle Pistol is another one you could pick up if you feel the need for yet another damage type. It's not very powerful or fast, but it does Stun damage, which many enemies are vulnerable to. It has no armor piercing.
With that limited selection, you'll probably rely on your FWG5 the most. With the Novice Pistoleer skills you can replace the Scout/DL-44 Metal with a good Republic Blaster (more powerful and has light armor piercing), and you can get the DX2 (excellent Pistol).
The FWG5 will probably be your most powerful overall gun. It does Heat damage, and has no armor piercing, so if the enemy is very resistant to Heat you should look for other options.
The Scout or DL-44 Metal are probably your next best bet. They're Energry damage with no armor piercing. A lot of enemies have Energy resistance (even if only a little bit).
The Striker Pistol is something you should invest in just to be able to deal a third damage type. It does Kinetic damage and has no armor piercing.
The Tangle Pistol is another one you could pick up if you feel the need for yet another damage type. It's not very powerful or fast, but it does Stun damage, which many enemies are vulnerable to. It has no armor piercing.
With that limited selection, you'll probably rely on your FWG5 the most. With the Novice Pistoleer skills you can replace the Scout/DL-44 Metal with a good Republic Blaster (more powerful and has light armor piercing), and you can get the DX2 (excellent Pistol).
cpz
Tue Sep 21, 2004 4:06 am
#3
I found that without a combat profession even half-matered, we're kind of weak. The Smuggler shots are helpful sure, but you're going to need something more to properly deal damage, whatever your aim in the game is.
I carry FWG5, Rep Blaster, DX2, but only rarely use my pistols, only when LowBlow or PanicShot need to come out. Otherwise I use my flamethrower.
Blackjack2060
Tue Sep 21, 2004 8:05 am
#4
Eek and good luck grinding out smuggler without pistoleer will take a while.
Oh and Mr Prosek, could you be nice to all the cute furry D-Bees
SpinningCloud
Tue Sep 21, 2004 8:09 am
#5
I have Novice Pistoleer and use a Featherweight FWG5...have since they were introduced.
Now that I also have BH Pistols 3 I've really become more effective with it. I do more damage with my featherweight than with a krayt scatter it seems.
fareone
Tue Sep 21, 2004 12:49 pm
#6
Emperor_Prosek wrote:
What is the best pistol for a smuggler with no more pistol skills then are required for smuggler?
thanks
get master pistol or just dont use pistol
WranglerDekar
Tue Sep 21, 2004 1:32 pm
#7
i MUST say you will really enjoy teh FWG5 and if you have a good WS....the DL-44 is awesome...not the metal although lots use it. but you'll find the FWG5 to be your best friend because it's fast and has a fair amount of dmg to back it up.
GannGry
Tue Sep 21, 2004 1:47 pm
#9
Personnaly I pack a:
DX2
Geo
Mod republic
Featherweigh FWG5
Launcher pistol
Use all of them except the Republic reguarly, DX2 and Launcher(Lagmastah!) is used most of the time.
Wouldnt mind a krayted cdef...but thats not possible :-\
Message Edited by GannGry on 09-21-2004 01:49 PM
Retroalias
Tue Sep 21, 2004 2:05 pm
#10
cpz wrote:I found that without a combat profession even half-matered, we're kind of weak. The Smuggler shots are helpful sure, but you're going to need something more to properly deal damage, whatever your aim in the game is.I carry FWG5, Rep Blaster, DX2, but only rarely use my pistols, only when LowBlow or PanicShot need to come out. Otherwise I use my flamethrower.
I carry the exact same three pistols - rep blaster, fwg5 and a dx2.
Treborg
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