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Rifles and Pistols

WeaponFirearms · Combat

1 patcheslast touched 119mo ago▲ +2

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Aug 19, 2016·Devblog 123+2
- ▲📊Numericbase damage40→50
  Increased base projectile damage for rifles and pistols, increasing overall DPS.
  Increased lethality
- ▲📊Numericeffective distance—→Increased
  Rifle bullets now maintain effectiveness over longer distances.
  Better long-range performance