Remnant 2 Best Pistols: Pros, Cons & Unlock Guide

Keeping a powerful secondary gun is essential because you will not always have your primary gun full of bullets to wipe out large enemy groups. However, the best choice for a Pistol, or a Handgun, as a secondary weapon can vary depending on your playstyle. This guide will rank the best Pistols in Remnant 2 and their stats.

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Best Remnant 2 Pistols

Choosing the best pistols can also support your Archetype. The Hunter class works better at long-range. However, if things take a turn and a horde of enemies is approaching, you can switch to your secondary weapon and wipe them off. 

Pistol	Damage	RPS	Magazine	Ideal Range	Falloff Range	Max Ammo	Critical Hit Chance	Weak Spot Damage Bonus	Stagger Modifier
MP60-R	9	14.2	42	17m	50m	252	10%	1	0%
Cube Gun	15	7.5	5	18m	50m	105	5%	0.85	0%
Sure Shot	105	3	1	22m	75m	21	10%	1.1	10%
Tech 22	8	16	30	15m	45m	270	10%	1	10%
Western Classic	32	5	6	18m	48m	66	5%	1.05	5%
Star Shot	22	2.5	10	21m	54m	60	5%	1.1	10%
Rupture Cannon	42	3.1	12	13m	35m	60	5%	1	10%

Service Pistol

Description

If a longer range and greater weak spot damage are preferred, a Service pistol is one of the best choices. These conventional pistols can make enemies suffer if aimed at the right place. Moreover, players can combine Service Pistol with an automatic long weapon so they can use the pistol to clear out the area by using less ammo and use the long weapon if there is increased enemy traffic.

This strong pistol can be upgraded up to level 20 but does not come with any mods. However, you are allowed to attach external weapon mods with it according to your needs. Scrap Shot and Dreadwalker are two mods that will work wonders with the Service Pistol.

Damage	24
RPS	6.5
Magazine	9
Ideal Range	20m
Falloff Range	50m
Max Ammo	90
Critical Hit Chance	5%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus	+105%
Stagger Modifier	0%

How To Unlock

• Players can secure the weapon at Ward 13 by interacting with Brabus.
• He will be outside the workshop where Reggie and McCabe are present. Moreover, you can always locate him on the map.
• Brabus will sell you the pistol for 1000 Scrap.
• If you have the Medic Archetype unlocked, you will get this pistol automatically as a base handgun.
• You can still get the Medic if you did not unlock it at the start.
• Visit the Doctor in Ward 13 and buy the Medic Pin from her for 1500 Scrap.
• Use another 1000 Scrap to craft the engram for Medic at Wallace. Equip it to get the pistol.

Pros

• As the legend says, a Service Pistol is a weapon from the army that has high Accuracy stats.
• The high range allows players to eliminate far-away enemies while spending less ammo.
• Quicker reload speed counters the problem if you are not hitting all your shots.
• The Weak spot damage bonus is a great feature for a more conventional gun like Service Pistol.

Cons

• Although the weapon has significant damage stats, the short magazine does not allow the handgun to unleash its full potential.
• Unfortunately, the Service pistol does not come with any mods. While we can equip other mods, this is a drawback as players always prefer handguns with their mods.
• There have been reports that a magazine of 9 bullets is smaller considering all the other handguns. Therefore, this brings frequent reloading, which is annoying and time-consuming.

MP60-R

Description

MP60-R is undoubtedly one of the best close-range pistols. It is fully automatic and can be unlocked earlier in the game. It is easy to aim with low recoil and can deal point-blank high damage when aimed at weak spots. Moreover, upgrade MP60-R up to level 20 at Ward 13.

Players can rely on it to eliminate a group of enemies when their primary gun is out of ammo. Although it is a potential pistol, equipping it with mods can make it more feasible and easy to use. Furthermore, the Hotshot mod is most suitable as it implies fire damage and a high fire rate, therefore, eliminating the group quickly.

Damage	9
RPS	14.2
Magazine	42
Ideal Range	17m
Falloff Range	50m
Max Ammo	252
Critical Hit Chance	10%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus	+100%
Stagger Modifier	0%

How To Unlock

There are two ways to secure the MP60-R handgun.

• The quick way is to find a Cargo Control Key at Ward 13.
• Players can grab this by climbing up the stairs and going inside the room where they saw Clementine and Ford converse at the start of the Remnant 2 story.
• Locate a chest in that room that gives you the Cargo Control Key.
• Take the key to a secret door to the far end of the place where you went with Ford to activate the World Stone. Open the door using this key to find the MP60-R pistol.
• The second method is to unlock the Summoner Archetype. 
• This class has MP60-R as a base weapon, so you will automatically get it inside your inventory once you unlock Summoner.
• Players must explore Yaesha to get the class and purchase the Faded Grimoire from the Bloodmoon Altar.

Pros

• The high fire rate is a huge advantage for using it at close range.
• Combining the high fire rate with a large magazine makes it one of the most deadly pistols.
• Your loadout is more flexible as you can combine an automatic pistol with a high-damage semi-auto long gun.
• This is the only weapon in Remnant 2 that you can get the earliest without spending any currency.
• Mods and mutators can be attached with MP60-R that provide certain buffs.

Cons

• Low DPS is a big con as when you are spraying it, an individual bullet deals less damage which can be troubling.
• Long reload can be an annoying drawback as you get crowded during the reload time, causing trouble.
• The pistol is not the best at long ranges as it deals very little damage even with higher accuracy.

Cube Gun

Description

Cube Gun is a unique weapon that operates differently than other handguns. It comes with a shorter magazine, but infinite ammo and no reload speed are its essential features, making it one of the best options for a handgun. A Cube Gun is a weapon you get from crafting an item after defeating a specific boss.

Players can utilize the Cube gun to eliminate small groups of enemies as the handgun shines at medium-range fights. Cube Gun is introduced with a built-in mod that creates a cube shield around the player. It can absorb 500 damage for up to 15 seconds. Furthermore, if players press the mod button while the shield is activated, it will start traveling in a straight line, dealing damage to all enemies in its AOE.

Damage	15
RPS	7.5
Magazine	5
Ideal Range	18m
Falloff Range	50m
Max Ammo	105
Critical Hit Chance	5%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus	+85%
Stagger Modifier	0%

How To Unlock

• Defeating the Labyrinth Sentinel boss in the world of Labyrinth will give you Cube Gun.
• You can craft it from a cube-like item, given to Ava McCabe for crafting.
• Players must keep some materials, such as Lumenite Crystals and Scrap, to get the Cube Gun.

Pros

• Infinite Ammo is the biggest advantage of Cube Gun as you don’t have to care about picking up ammo.
• Players prefer the cube gun due to its built-in mod which provides a shield so they can stay protected if cornered by enemies.
• If you utilize it on mid-range, the handgun will deal high damage with increased accuracy giving tough time to your opponents.

Cons

• Overheating is a known problem with Cube Gun. If you keep shooting the handgun without any pause, it will overheat and take four to five seconds to restore to its normal state.
• Using a Cube gun at long range is a disadvantage as you will constantly overheat your weapon and deal little damage that will not benefit you.

Sure Shot

Description

Sureshot is for those who are confident about their aim as the pistol has a one-bullet magazine. This long-range effective pistol can work wonders if you aim it correctly on the weak spot. Use the pistol to deal damage to enemies at mid-range or far away as they will suffer significant health loss if the shot lands.

Players can combine Sureshot with any automatic weapon such as XMG57 Bonesaw; land a strong hit using a Sureshot pistol then switch to the auto primary weapon to finish any enemy.

This hunter pistol does not come with any mods but can be boosted further in terms of damage with an external mod such as Overflow that increases reload speed and introduces a Shock effect.

Damage	105
RPS	3
Magazine	1
Ideal Range	22m
Falloff Range	75m
Max Ammo	21
Critical Hit Chance	10%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus	+110%
Stagger Modifier	10%

How To Unlock

• The only way to get Sureshot is by purchasing from Brabus at Ward 13.
• Gather 1000 Scrap by selling unwanted items or farming to get Sureshot.

Pros

• Being the only hunter pistol in Remnant 2, Sureshot is preferred due to its enhanced damage stats.
• Although the pistol has less reload time, you can equip mods and upgrade it to further decrease it.

Cons

• Most players don’t depend on their aim a lot which puts them at a disadvantage for using Sureshot.
• Although the gun has high damage, a single-bullet magazine is a con as you need to reload your pistol frequently which is time-consuming.
• The handgun is ineffective at close range when too many enemies gang up on you.

Tech 22

Description

Everyone loves automatic weaponry. Hence, we introduce Tech 22 to our top 10 list of best pistols. Its large magazine and high fire rate will never disappoint you. Whether you are killing enemies at mid-range or clearing a horde of creatures in close quarters, Tech 22 is the weapon you must prefer.

The weapon comes with no built-in mods. However, using mods like Hotshot or Scrap Shot can be useful. Furthermore, Tech 22 is mostly used in Tanky and high-damaging builds such as the combo of Hunter and Gunslinger.

Damage	8
RPS	16
Magazine	30
Ideal Range	15m
Falloff Range	45m
Max Ammo	270
Critical Hit Chance	10%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus	+100%
Stagger Modifier	10%

How To Unlock

• Players can gather 1000 Scrap and visit Brabus in Ward 13 to buy Tech 22.
• If you wish to upgrade Tech 22, visit Reggie inside the workshop.

Pros

• A high Fire rate is a benefit to most players as a bigger magazine supports it.
• Although it is a pistol, its damage stats are high, and can easily eliminate large groups of enemies in solo play.
• Combining a high fire rate with a fast reload, Tech 22 becomes a deadly and unstoppable pistol.

Cons

• Although the gun has a high fire rate, its per-bullet damage is significantly low which requires more bullets to kill enemies.
• Tech 22’s range does not reach very far which makes it tough to eliminate enemies at mid or long range.
• Tech 22 comes with a suppressor which is useless as the weapon has low per-bullet damage.

Western Classic

Description

Western Classic is a traditional revolver that is a menace in long-range duels. Despite a 6 bullet magazine, it’s a powerful and precise revolver. When combined with an automatic long-range weapon such as Blackmaw AR-47, you can have an overkill loadout for boss fights.

Its high fire rate from other pistols nominates it as a powerful handgun. Moreover, players can equip weapon mods with Western Classic that enhance its damage and range so it can be utilized at larger ranges, therefore, saving ammo for the primary weapon.

Damage	32
RPS	5
Magazine	6
Ideal Range	18m
Falloff Range	48m
Max Ammo	66
Critical Hit Chance	5%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus	+105%
Stagger Modifier	5%

How To Unlock

• Western Classic is included in the base loadout of the Gunslinger Archetype.
• Players with the ultimate edition of Remnant 2 are allowed to choose Gunslinger at the start of their campaign.
• If you haven’t chosen Gunslinger, farm Scrap from enemy fights and purchase Western Classic for 1000 Scrap.

Pros

• Due to the significant damage stats of Western Classic, it has a high pick rate for a secondary weapon.
• Western Classic is an accurate revolver that does not lose its reliability at low ammo.
• Unlike some powerful pistols, Western Classic is available for use at the start of the game at Brabus which allows players to use it throughout their gameplay and master it.

Cons

• Despite many pros of Western Classic, its mid-range de ranks it as far away targets get less damage.
• Players who depend on abilities rather than aim may have a tough time using Western Classic.

Star Shot

Description

Star Shot is one of the special pistols with laser bullets. It comes with a built-in mod Big Bang that converges all charges into a single shot and ends in a blast. This implies a burning effect on all enemies in a 5-meter radius. Moreover, the gun has a mediocre magazine but a faster reload speed compensates for it.

Star Shot pistol is preferred because it comes with a powerful mod. Players can combine it with a high-damage primary weapon such as a bulldog that can melt the enemies in less time.

Damage	22
RPS	2.5
Magazine	10
Ideal Range	21m
Falloff Range	54m
Max Ammo	60
Critical Hit Chance	5%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus	+110%
Stagger Modifier	10%

How To Unlock

• Star Shot can be unlocked on N’Erud during the Supply Ship event.
• Players need to find the Dark Conduit Dungeon underground and supply power to a gigantic deactivated robot.
• Perform the step above and then go back to the surface and activate the robot so it flies into the sky.
• Find five closed containers on the Phantom Wasteland and activate them so the robot picks them up.
• Go back to the base of the gigantic robot’s container and collect rare loot, including the Star Shot pistol.

Pros

• Star Shot pistol releases fast traveling beams that have dealt high damage to enemies.
• The unique handgun is extremely accurate at close ranges and is capable of wiping out large enemy groups.
• The biggest pro of this pistol is that it comes with a mod that provides an explosive shot dealing high damage.

Cons

• Although the explosive damage is good, it can be self-damaging if used at close range as the burning effect can be applied to you.
• As the Star Shot pistol is acquired during a supply ship event, it may not be in everyone’s gameplay which limits the availability of this handgun.

Rupture Cannon

Description

We have seen shotguns in Primary slots but it is rare to see one equipped as a handgun. Rupture Cannon fulfills our desires by presenting itself as a pistol shotgun that can dominate enemies at close range. Players can use it in boss fights or when fighting elites as their health can drain faster when shot with special bullets of Rupture Cannon.

The pistol comes with a Stagger Modifier and mediocre magazine size that can be increased upon several weapon upgrades from Reggie. Moreover, players can equip mods like Hotshot that provide a burning effect on every shot. 

Damage	42
RPS	3.1
Magazine	12
Ideal Range	13m
Falloff Range	35m
Max Ammo	60
Critical Hit Chance	5%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus	+100%
Stagger Modifier	10%

How To Unlock

• Rupture Cannon is found inside the Vault of the Formless dungeon on N’Erud.
• You will come across a secret room in this dungeon that will contain the pistol.
• Towards the end of this area, there will be a rotating cylinder that joins two separate rooms.
• Players must enter a room after the cylinder rotates two times.
• They will find a House Lythla Glyph in the first instant that is used to gain access to the secret door.
• Open that door and search the room to find Rupture Cannon.

Pros

• Rupture Cannon deals high damage per bullet which makes every independent bullet capable of weakening the enemy.
• Unlike every shotgun, Rupture Cannon is destructive at mid-range.
• Using this pistol shotgun allows players to save their ammo as each shot deals high damage.
• Use Rupture Cannon to counter enemy attacks and shoot them with the shotgun to bring the effect of Stagger Modifier.

Cons

• The pistol comes with some recoil that can make you lose accuracy.
• The handgun takes too much time to reload which allows the enemies to flank and trap you.

With this, we conclude our guide on the 8 best pistols in Remnant 2. These pistols are tested in every aspect of combat and shortlisted based on their stats and usage. Players are expected to choose these handguns in their gameplay to eliminate tough bosses in every world. Ensure you leave feedback for us in the comments below to let us know if you found this guide helpful.

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