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One Last Trick IconOne Last Trick Objectively the best Arquebus option as it effectively functions as two Arquebuses due to the bullet ricochet, doubleing the Arquebus' DPS.
Moonstrike IconMoonstrike Frost-oriented Arquebus that gains more use due to Frost being an innately powerful Status Effect.
Izmalt’s Meteoric Apparatus IconIzmalt’s Meteoric Apparatus Provides AoE fire accumulation on kills, but short-range stun and knockback can be inconsistent. It is, however, still better than the standard Arquebus.
Arquebus IconArquebus Standard issue Arquebus that you receive in the game. Does the job as a quick burst damage weapon but provides no other utility.

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1 Arquebus IconArquebus How to Get: Obtained at the start of the game during the tutorial.
This pistol is serviceable for the beginning of the game until you reach Emerald Stair.
2 One Last Trick IconOne Last Trick How to Get: Gained as a reward from completing the Steel Resolve side quest in Emerald Stair.
Once you gain access to this Arquebus in Emerald Stair, you can keep this particular gun and have it scale with you for the remainder of the game, as it outperforms any other unique Arquebus you get in terms of damage.

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