Ranged WeaponMeta · B-TierRanged

Brotato Pistol

10 builds in our database · Unlocked by default

The Pistol is a ranged weapon that pierces through one enemy, dealing reduced damage to a second target. It works well in builds that focus on quick attacks and mobility.

Weapon Effect

Pierces 1 enemy dealing -50% less to the second enemy

Pierces 1 enemy dealing—
less to the second enemy-50%

Scales with: Ranged Damage, Attack Speed, Crit Chance

Meta Usage

tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Pistol

Auto-Tier

From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty

Top character

Ranger

4 builds pair this combo

When to pick Pistol

Pick the Pistol early in a run, especially if you're playing as Ranger, to take advantage of its piercing ability. It's effective when you have decent Attack Speed and Crit Chance.

When to skip Pistol

Skip the Pistol if you're focusing on high single-target damage or if you plan to use weapons with higher piercing capabilities later in the game.

Best characters for Pistol

Characters that pick up Pistol in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.

Ranger

4 builds

Ranger starts with a Pistol and scales pistol‑type ranged damage extremely well. It’s a consistent early‑game weapon and remains viable when upgraded and supported by piercing items like Sharp Bullet and Pumpkin.

Stats: Ranged Damage · Attack Speed · Range

Mutant

2 builds

Pistol is highlighted as the cheapest ranged weapon, letting Mutant offset his expensive shops while scaling Ranged Damage and Attack Speed efficiently; it fits perfectly into budget-friendly Danger 0 and beginner builds.

Stats: Ranged Damage · Attack Speed · Crit Chance

King

2 builds

Pistol is cheap, has solid base damage, and upgrades cleanly to higher tiers, letting King hit his tier IV breakpoints quickly without heavy stat investment, while pierce and range make elite and boss fights very safe.

Stats: Ranged Damage · Crit Chance · Luck