Pistol (Guide)

This is an Official Player's Guide from the Pirates Online Website. All credit goes to Pirates Online. This is merely a resource guide.

Use this basic Range Weapon on opponents who won't come close enough for you to hit them with your Cutlass. Practice with Jack the Monkey to sharpen your marksmanship.

Game Tip: Most enemies will follow you, so move backwards as you shoot, keeping your target within the red target area. This is especially handy when you have only a one– or two–shot pistol.

Remember the Pirate Code The Pirate Code strictly states that guns may only be used against the undead (Jolly Roger's Skeletons as well as those unholy creatures he has cursed), and must never be used against people –– be they other Pirates, townsfolk, the Royal Navy, or the East India Trading Company Black Guard.

Not surprisingly, there is an exception to this rule. Pirates become undead during Pirate versus Pirate (PVP) skirmishes. At these times, feel free to blast away all you like.

Remember the Pirate Code

Pistol Ammunition Pouches

Type	Description	Cost	Where
Small Pouch	Can carry more pistol ammo.	300	Purchase from Gunsmith
Medium Pouch	Can carry more pistol ammo.	1200	Purchase from Gunsmith
Large Pouch	Can carry more pistol ammo.	3600	Purchase from Gunsmith

Pistol Skills

Type	Skills	Description
Shoot	Combo	Basic shooting skill
Take Aim	Combo	Hold down the attack button for an Aimed Shot Increases accuracy and damage ofthe shot
Eagle Eye	Passive	Increases the maximum range for Firearms and ranged Dagger attacks
Dodge	Passive	Chance to Dodge incoming Ranged Attacks
Sharp Shooter	Passive	Increases accuracy for Firearms and ranged Dagger attacks

Game Tip: You can shoot Crabs with your pistol when they are in the water. Walk into the surf, and if you see a Crab underwater, start shooting. You'll lure them out onto land where you can attack them best.

Pistol Ammunition

Type	Description
Lead Shot	Standard ammunition
Bane Shot	A cursed bullet
Silver Shot	Made from solid silver
Hex Eater Shot	Damages Voodoo as well as Health
Steel Shot	The strongest metal shot
Venom Shot	Coated with deadly venom

Musket

This long barreled weapon is the precursor to the rifle. Used wisely, you'll have Undead running scared due to its increased range and accuracy. Luckily for Pirates, this weapon has been designed to use the same ammunition as the Pistol.

Blunderbuss

This muzzle-loading firearm is now yours provided you can loot it from the right enemy. Standard ammunition will also work with this weapon. So next time you're taking over one of Jolly Roger's flagships, introduce the rival ship's crew to the Blunderbuss. Helping Pirates overtake enemy ships since the 17th Century.