[Top 5] Starfield Best Pistols To Use

Updated:

19 Dec 2023

You wanna be the fastest gunslinger in space? Well if you do then you gotta have a pistol to support that roleplay style and you gotta get some skills for your pistol. There are a ton of pistols in Starfield with different stats and of course, some are stronger than others. Some pistols resemble real-life guns while some are brand new never seen before.

You can also mod your weapons and customize them to further enhance what you need in the game. Some pistols also shoot lasers instead of bullets and there are different rarities of them from common to legendary but enough chit-chat let’s get into this article.

5. Radburn

It burns!

Radburn stats:

Damage type - physical and energy.
Damage output - 15 physical 1 energy
Ammo type - 7.77mm Caseless
Magazine capacity - 12
Rate of fire - 114
Range - 20 meters
Accuracy - 67.9%
Mass - 0.65
Value - 3,786
Mods - 6 slots

I think the name of this pistol gives away why it's so special. It has a chance to deal with radiation damage. Additionally, it has a chance as well to deal energy damage on top of the physical damage which makes it better against heavily armored opponents.

The pistol can be found on the Tau Gourmet facilities which is great as you pretty much get it for free without spending a single credit. It’s not expensive, you can get it for free, it doesn't deal a lot of damage but in the early game that won’t be an issue as all enemies will be weak and the radiation damage will pretty much kill them off.

What Radburn excels in:

It has a chance to deal radiation damage.
It deals energy and physical damage.
You can obtain it for free.
Great for the early game.

How to get the Radburn:

You can get it for free during the first quest of the UC Vanguard quest line called “Grunt Work.” Just look around the area where a Terrormorph will spawn.

4. Razorback

A razor back.

Razorback stats:

Damage type - physical
Damage output - 51
Ammo type - 7.5mm Whiteout
Magazine capacity - 6
Rate of fire - 12
Range - 40 meters
Accuracy - 67.1%
Mass - 2.3
Value - 5,300
Mod slots - 8

If you haven't got enough cash but you want a cool revolver then go with the Razorback as it will only cost you 5,300 credits. Also, the revolver can hold six bullets, hit targets from 40 meters away, and has an accuracy of 67.1%.

This revolver will make you feel like Clint Eastwood in space. It's destructive and cost-effective, perfect for the early game. Additionally, it deals 51 physical damage and if you mod it correctly it will be the best pistol you have in the early game.

What Razorback excels in:

The accuracy is 67.1%.
It can hit targets from 40 meters away.
Deals 61 physical damage.
It's cost-effective.

How to get the Razorback:

You can buy it from Centurion Arsenal.

3. Ambassador

The TF2 Ambassador looks better, IMO.

Ambassador stats:

Damage type - physical
Damage output - 53
Ammo type - .43 ultramag
Magazine capacity - 8
Rate of fire - 109
Range - 28 meters
Accuracy - 77.6
Mass - 2.40
Value - 18,911
Mod slots - 7

What the hell is this pistol and where did my ammo go? This pistol deals 53 damage but it has an insane rate of fire of 109. It does hold up to eight bullets in its magazine and can hit targets up to 28 meters away.

The flurry of bullets will kill any enemy in the early and mid-game. Furthermore, it has an accuracy of 77.6% and it has seven slots for mod upgrades. You can turn this bad boy into a destructive pistol and it can serve you well.

What Ambassador excels in:

Has a high rate of fire.
It holds up to eight bullets.
It has seven mod slots.
Has an accuracy of 77.6%.

How to get the Ambassador:

You can obtain it by extorting Ambassador Evangeline Radcliff during a quest “Friends Like These”.

2. Va'Ruun Starshard

Looks like something that was made by a 5 year old…

Va’Ruun Starshard stats:

Damage type - physical and energy
Damage output - 26 physical 80 energy
Ammo type - Light particle fuse
Magazine capacity - 12
Rate of fire - 12
Range - 30 meters
Accuracy - 70.1%
Mass - 1.00
Value - 18,250 credits
Mod slots - 7

This pistol is the most aesthetically pleasing in the game and it looks like something from another dimension. This beauty deals 26 physical and 80 energy damage. I mean do I need to say anything else? It's perfect for the mid to late game. Furthermore, it is great against armored and non-armored targets.

Additionally, it holds up to 12 bullets and has a rate of fire of 12. Also, it can hit targets from 30 meters away and has an accuracy of 70.1%. The pistol isn't also expensive at all as it will cost you 18,250 credits. Also, it has seven mod slots so mod it correctly and you can finish the game with it.

What Va'Ruun Starshard excels in:

It deals 20 and 80 physical damage.
Amazing against armored targets.
Doesn't cost a lot only 18,250 credits which in the mid to late game you will most definitely have.
It holds 12 bullets with a 12 fire rate.
It has a range of 30 meters.

How to get the Va'Ruun Starshard:

It can be bought at Neon Tactical once you’re level 35.

1. Keelhauler

This weapon wants to kill Hauler, for some reason.

Keelhauler stats:

Damage type - physical
Damage output - 64
Ammo type - .43 MI Array
Magazine capacity - 6
Rate of fire - 140
Range - 24 meters
Accuracy - 70.1%
Mass - 3.5
Value - 43,244
Mod slots - 6

This is a legendary pistol that has some impressive stats and it's perfect for the late game. It deals 64 damage per shot and has a range of 24 meters. It has an insane rate of fire and the legendary effect of the weapon is a chef's kiss.

The effect is that sometimes it can stagger enemies and deal more damage the less armor you're wearing. The rate of fire is 140 per minute and the accuracy is 70.1%. It is more of an expensive weapon as it will cost you 40k but for the late game, it is magnificent.

What Keelhauler excels in: