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Pistol Damage Skill Effect

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Pistol Damage is an unlockable Mentat Skill under the Mental Calculus Skill Tree. Learn more about the Pistol Damage Skill and how to get it with this guide!

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Pistol Damage Skill Overview

Effects and Description

Pistol Damage
Type Passive
Class Mentat
Skill Tree Mental Calculus
Lvl 1 • Pistol Damage 10%
Lvl 2 • Pistol Damage 15%
Lvl 3 • Pistol Damage 20%
Description
Handfired weapons are usually less lethal the further away they are, but you have used your mental training to optimize your shots. All damage with pistol style weapons such as the Maula Pistol and Rafiq Subnose is increased.

How to Get Pistol Damage

Unlock Through the Mental Calculus Skill Tree

Pistol Damage can be unlocked through the Mental Calculus Skill Tree in the Mentat Class. This skill can be unlocked by acquiring the following prerequisite skills:

• Ranged Damage

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