Throughout the settled systems ofStarfield, there is plenty of adventure, resources, and, of course, danger. Having anexcellent shipto navigate space,trusty crew membersto help improve your ship’s capabilities, andfantastic ship weaponsto keep hostile ships at bay will make your journeys safer. But what about the battles you encounter in close quarters?
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Sometimes, you could board an enemy ship or encounter hostile NPCs and even alien wildlife on certain planets, and you wouldn’t have your ship’s massive guns to defend yourself. If you have good weapons on your person, you won’t need your ship’s guns. Here are some of the best handguns to own in Starfield.
10Magshot
The Magshot does an impressive 64 damage whenever it hits a target, and it can hit targets up to 20 meters away and fire at a rate of 25 shots per minute. It has a magazine capacity of six and an accuracy of 62.8 percent.
The Magshot, despite not having any special rarity effects, is undoubtedly one of the better handguns in the game at its base level, and it also has an additional six slots to upgrade and improve it however you see fit. The weapon costs 11,380 credits.
9Razorback
The Razorback is another futuristic revolver that can deal 61 physical damage per shot. It holds six bullets and has a fire rate of 12. The weapon can hit targets up to 40 meters away and has 67.1 percent accuracy.
The razorback is already destructive enough, but if you want to make it even more deadly, you can use the eight mod slots provided. For all of these impressive stats and upgrade capabilities, the Razorback will only set you back 5,300 credits, making it both destructive and cost-effective.
8Sir Livingstone’s Pistol
Sir Livingstone’s Pistol is not a particularly impressive weapon by the standards of some other entries on this list. It does 35 points of physical damage to your targets from a range of 25 meters, with a 67 fire rate. It has just four mod slots and a magazine capacity of 15, and it is valued at just 7,612 credits.
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However, this pistol looks entirely different from the other weapons in the game. It does not resemble the futuristic-themed weapon design style that the game follows and is, instead, just a normal-looking old earth pistol. This makes it unremarkable by player standards, but from a role-playing point of view, it gives the illusion of owning a unique antique. Amidst a field of advanced and futuristic guns, a simple .45 caliber gun looks unique. It also has a fancy name.
7Radburn
The Radburn’s 114 rate of fire and 15 base physical damage are already impressive. When you add the magazine capacity of 12 rounds and 67.9 percent accuracy, you have an awe-inspiring weapon in your hands. The Radburn is at a massive disadvantage due to its limited range of only 20 meters.
However, if you can get within range, this weapon will be worth your time due to the random radioactive damage that it deals to your targets. With these advantages and up to six mod slots, you’d be surprised to find that this weapon will only cost you 3,786 credits.
6Ambassador
The Ambassador pistol does an impressive 53 damage per shot, which is even more impressive considering that the weapon also has a 109 fire rate. This devastating combination of high damage and fire rate will leave most targets devastated by your relentless flurry of shots.
The Ambassador holds eight rounds in each magazine and can hit targets from up to 28 meters away. It has an impressive 77.60 percent accuracy percentage and seven available mod slots for upgrades.
5Trickshot
The Trickshot pistol does an impressive 74 damage from a range of up to 30 meters and has a fire rate of 34. The weapon also has a six-round magazine and 63.6 percent accuracy.
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What makes the Trickshot special is that after every four shots, the weapon fires two projectiles at once, true to its name. This weapon has six available mod slots and would cost you 37,554 credits.
4The Prime
The Prime is an impressive futuristic revolver-like weapon that does 61 points of damage for each hit and holds a magazine capacity of six. The weapon has a fire rate of 12 and can hit targets up to 48 meters away.
The weapon has incredibly powerful bullets and eight available mod slots. However, what makes this weapon genuinely unique and deserving of its place in this list is that it randomly deals corrosive, radiation, poison, and even incendiary damage to your targets. And all of this for just 19,165 credits.
3Deadeye Pistol
The Deadeye is a legendary futuristic revolver-like handgun you may acquire in Starfield. This beauty holds six bullets and does 67 points of damage with each shot. It has a fire rate of 12 and fires incredibly powerful 7.5mm Whitehorse rounds.
This weapon specializes in physical damage and can hit targets up to 31 meters away. The Deadeye has eight mod slots available to upgrade and customize. Purchasing the Deadeye will set you back 11,130 credits, but it is well worth it as this is one of the best hand-held weapons in the game and easily the most aesthetically pleasing pistol in Starfield.
2Keelhauler
The Keelhauler is a legendary behemoth of a handheld weapon in Starfield that deals 64 damage per shot. This weapon has impressive stats, like six mod slots, and can hit targets up to 24 meters away. The most impressive thing this weapon offers is its rate of fire and its legendary effects.
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It can sometimes stagger enemies that have been hit, and it also sometimes does more damage if you have less armor. The Keelhauler can fire up to 140 shots per minute, and on top of that, it has a 70.10 percent accuracy rating. The Keelhauler is one of the more expensive weapons in the game and would cost you 43,244 credits. However, the overwhelming rate of fire is worth the investment.
1Va’Ruun Starshard
The Va’Ruun Starshard is more than just a cool name. It is the most devastating handheld weapon in all of the Settled Systems. This masterfully crafted weapon does both physical and energy damage and can inflict 20 physical damage and a whopping 80 energy damage.
The Starshard can hit targets up to 30 meters away and has an impressive 70.1 percent accuracy rating. It has a clip size of 12 and a fire rate of the same value. The Starshard also has seven mod slots and costs 18,250 credits for such a stacked weapon. The Va’Ruun Starshard is also up there as one of the most aesthetically impressive weapons in the game.
