Category:Pistol

Definition
The Pistol is, in effect, a handheld cannon. Like the musket, it uses gunpowder to hurl projectiles at its target. With it's shorter barrel, the pistol is more portable and more easily concealed than a musket or blunderbuss, but has only medium range and is less powerful.

Game Play
In Pirates of the Caribbean, the pirate obtains their first single-shot flintlock pistol from Hector Barbossa on Devil's Anvil.

As per the Pirate's Code, it cannot be used against any human enemies, but can be used against everything else - including undead or fellow pirates in PvP.

Other types of pistols and ammunition are available at any gunsmith or may be found in loot drops.

Single Barrel Pistols
These pistols can fire a single, typically more powerful shot before having to be reloaded.

Repeater Pistols
These guns have several barrels capable of being fired separately, allowing them to fire up to 3 shots in rapid succession.

Pistol Skills
Pirates use their Gun skill when loading and firing a pistol. Using this skill earns experience points to increase their abilities or learn new ones.

Ammo Skills
Improved and specialized ammunition is also available as the pirate improves their ability with the handgun.

Passive Skills
These skills improve the pirate's abilities. Once they are learned, they are always in effect.