Fallout: New Vegas - Pistol Build Guide

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There are dozens of ways to build your character in Fallout: New Vegas and this feature is one of the things that makes the Fallout franchise so unique. Pistols are a great choice of weapon, especially since they work well both with and without stealth.

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There are lots of little things you need to know to create an effective pistol build, such as which SPECIAL stats to invest in and what armor to wear. If you like pistols and want to know how to build a character exclusively around them, then you're in the right place because you'll find an in-depth guide on pistol builds below.

Pistol builds are versatile, and you can play them in a variety of ways. You can incorporate stealth into your playstyle if you want, but it's not necessary to create a powerful character since it's easy to aim with a pistol in the heat of combat. However, stealth will give you a boost to damage because of sneak attacks.

You can sneak up to your enemies or run into the battle with your weapon drawn, but either way, you should prioritize the use of VATS since this build includes a high Agility stat, so you'll have lots of Action Points to work with, and you'll easily get headshots.

The gear you'll need for a pistol build isn't complex, simply a pistol and a sturdy set of armor. However, there's some gear that easily outperforms others, so here's everything you should bring with you to a fight.

A Light In Shining Darkness is one of the strongest pistols in New Vegas. It's a unique .45 Auto Pistol that deals 33 base damage, has higher critical chance, and features less spread. A faster fire rate is another great trait of this firearm. You can get A Light In Shining Darkness by