5 best pistols in Once Human, ranked

Modified Jul 25, 2024 13:02 IST

Best pistols in Once Human — There are many great pistols in Once Human (Image via Starry Studio)

Pistols in Once Human are generally not players' preferred weapons, although they come in handy in specific situations. They are often used as secondary firearms to assault rifles and LMGs, which are both excellent choices to combat terrifying creatures that roam the map. This game features a collection of pistols that can be decent picks in close-range combat.

Developed by Starry Studio, Once Human is a post-apocalyptic horror survival title that came out in July 2024. This article lists the best pistols in the game and how to unlock them.

Note: This ranking is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer

Ranking the best pistols in Once Human

5) G17 - Dusty

The G17 Dusty blueprint in Once Human (Image via Starry Studio / EZ4Gab YouTube)

The G17 - Dusty is one of the best pistols in Once Human. It has a 55% chance of triggering shrapnel when hitting a weak spot and increases weak spot damage by 15%. It is a great choice for players who want a solid secondary weapon in shrapnel builds.

To get the G17 - Dusty, players must go to the mystical crates in the Iron River region to obtain the blueprint in Once Human.

4) R500 - Hammerhead Shark

The R500 Hammerhead Shark is one of the best pistols in Once Human (Image via Starry Studio / CookiestMonster YouTube)

The R500 Hammerhead Shark is an Epic pistol with base stats of 235 DMG and 145 fire rate, as well as a MAG capacity of 5. This weapon has up to an 80% chance of triggering a power surge when hitting a weak spot. If an enemy is affected by the power surge, it will cause 100% PSI intensity shock damage to all nearby opponents (who will also be affected by the power surge).

Furthermore, for every 4 shock damage inflicted by the power surge, a bullet will be automatically reloaded. Players can obtain this weapon from the Wish Machine for 2000 Starchrom.

3) DE.50 - Wildfire

If you are looking for primary weapon pistols in Once Human, consider picking up the DE.50 Wildfire. It's a powerful Epic pistol that has a 60% chance to trigger a bull's eye, resulting in increased accuracy and damage.

Additionally, there is an 80% chance for the bull's eye effect to spread to one other enemy within a 15-meter range. This damage is increased by 25% for 10 seconds if no other enemy is around.

The DE.50 Wildfire boasts a 178 DMG with a rapid 190 fire rate and 8 MAG capacity, perfect for taking down durable enemies or bosses. To unlock it, players can spend 2000 Starchrom on the Wish Machine.

2) DE.50 - Jaws

The DE.50 Jaws is among the strongest pistols in Once Human (Image via Starry Studio / Doomeris YouTube)

The DE.50 - Jaws is among the best pistols in Once Human. It features a solid 198 base DMG, 190 rapid fire rate, and 8 MAG capacity. This Legendary pistol features the unstable bomber effect, which causes a devastating explosion after every four hits.

Aside from its explosive effect, critical hits with the DE.50 Jaws pistol count as double, allowing for increased damage output and the potential for quick eliminations. Successfully killing an enemy further increases the pistol's blast damage boosted by 30% for 12 seconds.

The DE.50 Jaws can be obtained from the Wish Machine for 8000 Starchrom.

1) R500 - Memento

The R500 Memento in Once Human (Image via Starry Studio / Doomeris YouTube)

Coming in as the best pistol in the game is the R500 Memento, boasting 262 base DMG, 145 fire rate, and 5 MAG capacity. With each hit, there is a 36% chance of triggering the fast gunner effect, which doubles when hitting a weak spot on the enemy.

The fast gunner effect allows the pistol to automatically reload one bullet, allowing for continuous fire without the need for manual reloading. It also grants a 40% chance of consuming additional bullets and increasing the pistol's attack power by 80%.

Unfortunately, this Legendary weapon is among the rare bunch in the game, being available only in the Wish Machine for 8000 Starchrom.

This wraps up the list of the best pistols in Once Human. Check out these other game-related articles:

Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh