Definition[]
A pistol, or flintlock as called in the Golden Age of Piracy, is, in effect, a Handheld Cannon. Like the musket, it uses gunpowder to hurl projectiles at its target. With its shorter barrel, the pistol is more portable and more easily concealed than a musket, bayonet, or blunderbuss, but has only medium range and is less powerful.
Pistols with 2, 3 or 4 barrels are listed as Repeater Pistols.
Level Up![]
Leveling up your gun adds +7 HP, +1 Voodoo
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, like the EITC and Navy, but can be used against everything else - including undead, ghosts, or fellow pirates in PvP.
The pistol is highly favored by pirates in PvP. Most pirates with a high lvl gunning skill or mastered gunners are the fastest to earn top ranks in PvP. Pistols can also help to hit targets in PvP against enemies who use glitches or dolls to battle.
Other types of pistols and ammunition are available at any local gunsmith or may be found in loot drops.
Pistol Types[]
These pistols can fire a single, typically more powerful shot before having to be reloaded.
Crude |
Common |
Rare |
Famed |
Legendary |
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.
Combat Skills[]
Icon | Name | Description | Level Req. |
Shoot | Basic gun skill | 1 | |
Take Aim | Sight up an enemy for accurate shooting and extra damage. | 4 |
Ammo Skills[]
Improved and specialized ammunition is also available as the pirate improves their ability.
Icon | Type | Description | Cost (Rounds) |
Lead Shot | Basic Lead Pellets | Unlimited Free | |
Venom Shot | Coated with snake venom. | 3g (25) | |
Bane Shot | Cursed bullets. | 5g (25) | |
Hex Eater Shot | Disrupts Voodoo Power. | 6g (25) | |
Silver Shot | Useful against Undead, not the living. | 7g (25) | |
Steel Shot | Strongest. Good against the living. Not so against Undead. | 8g (25) |
Passive Skills[]
These skills improve the pirate's abilities. Once they are learned, they are always in effect regardless of what type of weapon you wield in battle.
Icon | Name | Description | Level Req. |
Sharp Shooter | Increases accuracy for a better chance to hit. | 8 | |
Dodge | Gives the pirate a chance to avoid ranged weapons. | 12 | |
Eagle Eye | Increases maximum range to strike targets. | 14 |
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