Bolt Pistol vs. Plasma Pistol

[Dusty the TV Head Man]

Just wondering which people think is better. A lot of builds online for Heavy and Bulwark (my two main classes) recommend taking Plasma over Bolt, but I was curious if the Plasma really is the better option.

[Druckform | INSOMNIAC 3D]

i always take plasma, the charged shot is too good to pass up, it shreds bosses and warriors

[Grimbus]

The plasma pistol is super reliable and convenient for killing majoris. Bolt pistol feels pretty anemic in comparison.

[Vllth]

Is it really choice? Plasma and melta OP right now.

[Sifer2]

There is a choice. Bolter pistol headshots might be more efficeint at clearing the Minoris enemies if your already using Plasma/Melta as your main weapon. That's kind of how it's meant to work. In a better balanced game like Darktide for example. Plasma Pistol isn't terrible at clearing Minoris either though since it one shots them, and charged shots have some splash. But you will overheat trying to clear a swarm with it.

[z0mb1k]

Bolt pistol is better for headshots than plasma.

[StOnEdSmUrFz]

Depends what you want to do. Heavy that uses melta (Short Range) will take it for long range snipes.

I don't play Bulwark but if all you do is reaction fire with occasional bullet spam I'd take whatever does most damage, you always want to be close anyways as you have block so you kinda can't miss when your close anyways.

[Netaris]

I pick both and go akimbo.

[Squirt Games]

Originally posted by Dusty the TV Head Man:

Just wondering which people think is better. A lot of builds online for Heavy and Bulwark (my two main classes) recommend taking Plasma over Bolt, but I was curious if the Plasma really is the better option.

Plasma is more reliable in a pinch but i've actualy found myself really enjoying the bolt pistol lately. It can handle majoris level enemies okay IF you are very good about landing headshots. if you find yourself struggling with this the plasma pistol is a better choice because charged body shots will still do the trick if you miss the head.

[Squirt Games]

Originally posted by Netaris:

I pick both and go akimbo.

I wish lol

[Bastila Shan]

The base bolt pistol fully upgraded is excellent but I never leaned into the class that uses plasma pistol

[Chaos]

The general rule of this game is that bolter sucks unless it is high caliber.

So for pistol, the plasma and it's charge shot wins hand down.

[Voodoo]

I like headshots, so i go for the bolter / heavy bolter. As it's name suggest, its a "side arm". I use it in most classes as a "last line of defense". No time to charge there brother.

[JenkemHuffer6969]

Plasma is the better option by far, especially in to the higher difficulties, the charged shot interrupting sentries is vital. If I see a bulwark running bolt pistol, I assume they don't know what they are doing.

[REBirthTheEdge]

Heavy Bolt Pistol is more consistent in the campaign.

[Astronimo]

If you play heavy, it depends on the primary.

If you run heavy plasma, then go with bolt pistol. It has higher DPS, especially with headshots.

Heavy bolter -> plasma pistol. It's especially good if you need to stop reinforcements call.

Melta - bolt pistol, since it's more convenient for long range.