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The Handguns skill decreases weapon sway while firing one handed firearms and also increases critical hit chance with those weapons.

Base Skill Unlocks[]

Points Level Effect
20 Novice Unlock TTD Location Hit Effects
40 Competent Handgun Critical Damage + 50%
60 Adept Minimum Armor Penetration Damage +10%
80 Expert Debuffed Enemy Critical Chance +20%
100 Master Handgun Critical Hits ignore 100% Armor
150 Virtuoso Critical Hits ricochet and hit another enemy

Note(s)[]

  • The Virtuoso skill level is only available if Peril on Gorgon is installed.
  • The Stranger can start with 0-40 points in Handguns.