

Blocker: With 3 points in this Strength perk you will take 45% less damage from melee attacks.Furious Refined Western RevolverĮssential defensive perks: the gunslinger is in not a squishyĬharacter, but the build doesn’t allow for defensive perks in Strength, like Barbarian nor in Agility like Evasive or Dodgy (you’ll need those slots for your gunslinger perks. My weapon of choice is a Furious Refined Western Revolver. I’ve seen a lot of debate on the viability of a pistol build in Fallout 76, but I’ve found with the right perks and gear, pistols can be incredibly effective, and a lot of fun. Playing the Gunslinger, you’ll find yourself constantly in the thick of things, trying to stay close, but not too close while you pop off a rapid succession of critical hits. This mid-range build relies on agility and luck. Pistols also lack the armor penetration boost afforded to other builds (Tank Killer/Incisor). It cannot rely on the safe distance of a rifleman or sniper and doesn’t have the tank qualities of a melee build. It isn’t the strongest nor most well protected. It is not a build for the faint of heart. When deciding how I would take on the Wasteland of Appalachia, I gravitated toward this historical icon. He uses his skill to help others in need, even if reluctantly. In pop culture and literature, the heroic version tends to be on the quiet side, not eagerly looking for a fight but efficient and deadly when in one.

The American Gunslinger has always captured my imagination: both aggressive and decisive, the gunslinger is a risk taker with a healthy dose of swagger. The Gunslinger is the main character of Wasteland Chronicles and my primary character. Be sure to check out the Bruiser Build, the Shadow of Death, and the Bloodied Gunfighter, as well as episodes 1-6 here: The builds posted on are based on the characters appearing in my and Suzi Sunshine’s episodic story, Wasteland Chronicles. Today I’m sharing with you The Gunslinger build.
