{"id":8070,"date":"2023-10-17T05:37:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T10:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/?p=8070"},"modified":"2024-01-03T05:58:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T11:58:00","slug":"starfield-pistolero-pistols-only-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/starfield-pistolero-pistols-only-build\/","title":{"rendered":"Starfield: Pistolero (Pistols Only) Build"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pistols are incredibly viable in Starfield; They are light-weight, gain damage via skill progression very quickly, and have quite the \u201ccool\u201d factor for a stealthy player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This build is going to walk you through the starting traits, background, skills and equipment for the Pistolero build.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started with the background.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<div id=\"gg_ads_midLeaderboard1\" class=\"gg_ads__adSpot gg_ads__adSpot--midLeaderboard\">\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8114869302769879\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8114869302769879\" data-ad-slot=\"7913841931\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starfield Pistolero Build: Background, Traits &amp; Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the pistols-only build I\u2019m recommending you start with Space Scoundrel; Obviously you want the initial point into Pistol Certification; This means right from the start you\u2019ll be progressing on those pistol challenges. Piloting is going to be a useful skill later in the game, and Persuasion in general is something I typically recommend for stealthy players regardless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting traits, I\u2019d go with Introvert and Alien DNA, per usual. Since stealthy players should always avoid companions, Introvert is an easy choice, and healing items are plentiful enough to make Alien DNA not even feel like it has any negatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Tree Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like my <a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/starfield-stealth-sniper-build\/\">stealth sniper build<\/a>, you\u2019ll be putting a fair amount in here. The obvious one is Stealth: Max this as soon as possible. You\u2019ll also be putting in the points to Concealment down the road, so my usual suggestion is to put 2 into Weight Lifting, 2 into Wellness, and 4 into Gymnastics, but feel free to adjust that to suit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Tree Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the social tree, you\u2019ll again be doing the standard: 1 into Commerce, 3 into Persuasion, and 4 into Isolation. Isolation is going to be more of a late-game damage boost, and is of relatively low priority; you\u2019ll probably find you\u2019re 1-shotting most foes from stealth fairly easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combat Tree Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pistol Certification is going to be your bread &amp; butter here: Get this to 3 quickly, and save the 4th for when you\u2019ve got a free level or need to get to tier 3. Ballistics is my usual recommendation, just because it allows you to have the highest damage weapons that can still be suppressed (the XM-2311 is fantastic in the end-game).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to put 3 points into Marksmanship for the boost to critical hit chance; feel free to grab the 4th rank later down the road if you feel it\u2019s necessary. Putting a point into Rapid Reloading is also useful, since you\u2019ll have limited magazine sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, maxing Sharpshooting is another great way to boost criticals, so don\u2019t hesitate to max it in the late game.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-2' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<div id=\"gg_ads_midLeaderboard2\" class=\"gg_ads__adSpot gg_ads__adSpot--midLeaderboard\">\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8114869302769879\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8114869302769879\" data-ad-slot=\"6808095089\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Science Tree Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Science Tree is going to be like most builds for us here: 2 into Astrodynamics and 2 into Research Methods just so we can unlock Weapon Engineering, which we\u2019ll max so we can build the best pistols available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tech Tree Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the tech tree is going to be relatively minimal in the early-game; I\u2019d start out with 2 into Boost Pack Training, 1 into Piloting, 2 into Security and 1 into Targeting Control Systems. These are always useful skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you progress into New Game+, I\u2019d suggest investing more in here. You can never go wrong maxing Boost Pack Training, and Piloting opens up a lot more ship options for you as you progress. Shield Systems is going to be a really important one in higher difficulties just to get more power from your shields, and even a couple points into Starship Design is always good when you\u2019re in NG+ territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pistolero Build Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gear-wise, you\u2019ll mostly just be using whatever you can get your hands on suppressed early on; You\u2019ll typically have something with a faster rate of fire for general use and a Razorback for longer range or heavier hits in the early game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you unlock the Old Earth Pistol, you\u2019ll definitely be making use of it (Short Suppressor is recommended here), but it won\u2019t be long until you finally unlock the XM-2311, which will become pretty much your sole pistol. You can keep another as a backup (such as a Razorback for range, or something with a large mag for bigger encounters), but most of the time you\u2019ll just be using the XM-2311 modded out for damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may wonder why we aren\u2019t using the often-hyped Va\u2019ruun Starshard or Magshot; while both are certainly high-damage, neither are good for stealth play, which is what this build is for. You\u2019ll be getting crazy damage multipliers with maxed stealth and concealment, which will work out much better than a loud weapon for engagements with multiple enemies. In fact, once you&#8217;ve got your 3 points into Pistols and max stealth + a point or two in concealment, you&#8217;ll be dropping most standard enemies in one shot on hard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all that out of the way, let\u2019s talk spoilers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<div id=\"gg_ads_midLeaderboard3\" class=\"gg_ads__adSpot gg_ads__adSpot--midLeaderboard\">\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8114869302769879\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8114869302769879\" data-ad-slot=\"4457812656\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starfield Pistolero Build: SPOILERS AHEAD!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, per the usual, don\u2019t scroll past this point if you don\u2019t want to deal with any spoilers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/StarfieldSpoilers-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/StarfieldSpoilers-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/StarfieldSpoilers-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/StarfieldSpoilers-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/StarfieldSpoilers.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shh! This is your last warning for spoilers..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as questlines go, the Ryujin questline is always good for the free Manipulation skill point and the stealth suit. That stealth suit will be really useful in your first playthrough, too, so don\u2019t wait too long to do it; I suggest hitting it once you\u2019ve maxed stealth and unlocked Void Form and Sense Star Stuff from the Starborn powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also do the First Contact quest to get an XM-2311 for free; Just make sure you have enough money for the grav drive the ship needs to get moving (you can negotiate the cost down to 25,000 credits, FYI, so don\u2019t neglect Persuasion); you can do the settlement deal and still get the pistol, but I was personally never fond of that option here (and credits are pretty easy to come by in general in this game). I\u2019d also suggest saving before you speak to the reward-giver at the end to ensure you get one with mods you want if you haven\u2019t invested into Weapon Engineering yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding Starborn powers, other than Void Form and Sense Star Stuff you\u2019ll always want Personal Atmosphere and Phased Time (Phased Time in particular is incredibly useful with sudden close-range combat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s about it! Enjoy the stealthy pistolero build!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pistols are incredibly viable in Starfield; They are light-weight, gain damage via skill progression very quickly, and have quite the \u201ccool\u201d factor for a stealthy player. This build is going to walk you through the starting traits, background, skills and equipment for the Pistolero build.&nbsp; Let\u2019s get started with the background. 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