The Pistol is a ranged weapon used primarily for self-defense. It is a small handgun with a barrel length from 3 to 5 inches, easy to conceal and transport. Its lethality per shot is low, but still serves as an effective deterrent.
Damage Die (Per Shot) | d4 |
Clip Size | 12 |
Ammunition | Small Firearm Ammunition |
Effective Range | 150 feet (Max 300 feet) |
Weight | 1 |
Average Price | 20,000 CR |
You fire a loaded projectile weapon at a target within range. Make a Marksmanship skill check, and add any applicable specialties.
Semi-automatic weapons are not affected by the repetition tax and automatically load another round into the chamber after firing.
Success: | The target takes damage according to the weapon's damage rating and type. |
Critical Success: | Critical Hit. The target takes twice the usual amount of damage. |
Failure: | You miss, but you don't hit anything else. |
Critical Failure: | You hit something unintended, such as a teammate standing behind the target. |
You reload a weapon that uses an ammunition magazine, such as a pistol. You must have at least one unit of a compatible ammunition in your inventory.