Pistol

Venator

A rare 2-shot pistol offering high damage in a compact package. Higher damage output than light ammo pistols.

2xHeadshot Multiplier

Weapon Statistics

Base Damage
18
Headshot Damage
36
Rate of Fire
120 RPM
Magazine Size
2

Damage Scenarios

No Shield (100 HP)

Shots to Kill
3
Time to Kill
1.00s

Headshots only

With Shield (100/100)

Shots to Kill
9
Time to Kill
4.00s

6 to break shield, 3 for health

Body Shots Only

Shots to Kill
12
Time to Kill
5.50s

No headshots, 100 shield + 100 HP

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • High damage per shot
  • Very lightweight (2kg)
  • Medium ammo penetration

Weaknesses

  • Only 2 shots per reload
  • Slow fire rate

Combat Tips

Shield Strategy

Remember that the 2x headshot multiplier does NOT apply to shields. Against shielded enemies, focus on breaking the shield first (body shots are equally effective), then switch to headshots to maximize damage to their health pool.

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