Does anyone use the flintlock pistol?

[DanteBrane]

Just wondering how effective it is right now. I only use the modern bow and weak spear for occasional throwing and that does wonders for me. Flintlock pistol is cool and all, but I never see people talk about using it or mention that its good.

[Rooster Gold]

I used it on the end boss with a flare gun combo, since I cant manage the bow and spear I make use of the guns & slingshot exclusively.

[DanteBrane]

Originally posted by Rooster Gold:

I used it on the end boss with a flare gun combo, since I cant manage the bow and spear I make use of the guns & slingshot exclusively.

How long did it take to kill the boss with the flintlock and flaregun? I might start using it on mutants I come across when I stockpile on some ammo.

[BananaKaboom]

I went around and gathered the pieces about a month ago to see how long it would take and if the effort was worth it. It wasn't. Stick with the spear :)

[J1N]

any servers i can play on guys? I don't have any friends :(

[Rooster Gold]

Originally posted by DanteBrane:

Originally posted by Rooster Gold:

I used it on the end boss with a flare gun combo, since I cant manage the bow and spear I make use of the guns & slingshot exclusively.

How long did it take to kill the boss with the flintlock and flaregun? I might start using it on mutants I come across when I stockpile on some ammo.

Not long but I think the flare gun did the bulk of the DPS.

[phoenix_death12]

I have friends who use it exclusively on dedicated servers since they can dupe the ammo -_-

[SubDermalFusion]

The ammo is the problem I’ve noticed with it. Once you know where the pieces are it’s pretty fast to run and get... the issue is the ammo. IMO this presents a really good use for all the coins we find... I should post it in the suggestion forum.

[DanteBrane]

Originally posted by SubDermalFusion:

The ammo is the problem I’ve noticed with it. Once you know where the pieces are it’s pretty fast to run and get... the issue is the ammo. IMO this presents a really good use for all the coins we find... I should post it in the suggestion forum.

Would coins work in a flintlock pistol? Seems like something better suited for a blunderbuss or something. Ah whatever, its a game with mutants so suspension of belief, coins would be a good alternative but they are so common. I have thousands of coins, they changed up how much you get from each pickup.

[DanteBrane]

Originally posted by BananaKaboom:

I went around and gathered the pieces about a month ago to see how long it would take and if the effort was worth it. It wasn't. Stick with the spear :)

Do point blank headshots work or do they eat multiple headshots? Shame, I guess it makes a cool little weapon to mess around with.

[Syncourt]

Originally posted by SubDermalFusion:

The ammo is the problem I’ve noticed with it.

I agree there. I enjoy using the flintlock but collecting the ammo is just too much for the lack of power it provides. Either ammo should be easier to get/make or the damage should be raised to that of a spear throw so that it can be used more for body shots. It's no better than the modern bow really right now but with much less ammo that cannot be recovered.

Originally posted by DanteBrane:

Do point blank headshots work or do they eat multiple headshots? Shame, I guess it makes a cool little weapon to mess around with.

Headshots work at any range, just like the bow. The aim is a bit off though, you can't rely on the sights or the barrel. It fires as if the bullet comes out from above the barrel. You need to watch where the bullet goes to be able to learn how to accurately aim it.

[DanteBrane]

So after using the flintlock pistol for like 10 minutes, I find headshots to be more reliable as a 1 hit kill than the bow. And body shots do a decent amount of damage. Personal preference I guess but I think it's pretty damn good.

EDIT: Very good mutant killer. I killed an armsy in 6 shots on Hard Survival so it must be much more effective on normal mode.