There’s no limit to how you can experiment with builds inAvowedthanks to the variety of unique weapons, items, and abilities, as well as how easy they make it to respec at any point. The Gunslinger build takes all the arquebus and pistol-related features and combines them into a powerful, all-purpose shoot-em-up setup. How this build pans out will ultimately depend on the specificunique guns inAvowedyou choose. If it wasn’t obvious, you’ll want to dual-wield pistols for your first loadout and equip your favorite arquebus for your secondary loadout.
There are four unique pistols and three unique arquebuses inAvowed,and you can mix and match these based on your playstyle. For an elemental-focused Gunslinger build, Caeroc’s Pride and Heavenstrikecan both be enhanced with various shock and fire-boosting gear. For me, the Power Attack bonuses on The Disappointer, Magic Mistol, Fair Play, and Izmalt’s Meteoric Apparatus are too good to pass up and require different armor, clothing, and accessories than an elemental build. Further, you’ll want to balance movement speed and defense to make the Gunslinger build viable for both short- and long-range combat.
Best Guns For A Gunslinger Build
Mix & Match Guns To Meet Your Preferences
For a power attack Gunslinger, start off withThe Disappointerand upgrade its enchantment to Shared Misery ASAP.Caeroc’s Pridehas a power attack ability that deals large amounts of Shock accumulation, but should be replaced withFair Playeventually. When you finally reach Galawain’s Tusks,Magic Mistolis ideal for a late-game option to replace The Disappointer. For a power attack Gunslinger,Izmalt’s Meteoric Apparatus is your best-in-slot arquebus- its close-range power attacks deal high stun and knock enemies back. Use Fair Play to bring an enemy within close range, then blast them away with a powered-up Izmalt shot.
Recommended Enchantment
Izmalt’s Meteoric Apparatus
Concussive Grudge: Short-range Power Attacks deal High Stun and knock enemies back
Meteoric Devastation: Killing an enemy deals moderate Fire Accumulation to nearby enemies.
Fair Play
Vengeful Shot: Taunt and gain +100% Critical Hit Chance against enemies that Incapacitate one of your Companions
Equal Footing: A Power Attack pulls the hit enemy into melee range.
Foe-seeker: Bullets seek and target enemies
Unstable Shot: Power Attacks deal moderate Stun to nearby enemies.
You can choose to go the elemental route withCaeroc’s PrideandMoonstrike,Avowed’sStarmetal arquebus(or its upgraded version,Heavenstrike), with Izmalt and One Last Trick as backup options. Taking this route, be sure to utilize elemental-enhancing gear, and definitelytake advantage of the Wizard elemental accumulation abilitiesdetailed below.
Moonstrike / Heavenstrike
Freezing Lash: Hits deal +10% bonus Frost Damage
Ondra’s Anger: Power Attacks deal high Frost Accumulation to nearby enemies
Caeroc’s Pride
Shocking Lash: Hits deal +10% bonus Shock Damage
Thunder’s Fall: Power Attacks deal high Shock Accumulation to nearby enemies
Turnabout: Killing an enemy restores 10% of your Maximum Health and 50% of your Maximum Stamina
One Last Trickis a more versatile choice for arquebuses in either Gunslinger choice, and can hit multiple enemies with its ricochet ability or utilized for Fire damage. There are no wrong choices here, and each of the unique guns inAvowedcan be incorporated into this build effectively.
Best Gunslinger Abilities In Avowed
Utilize Ranger Abilities Such As Sniper & Marksmanship For Ultimate Gunslinging
There are some coreabilities inAvowedthat are essential for a Gunslinger build, all from the Ranger ability tree. These include Steady Aim, Marksmanship, Quick Switch, Sniper, and Staggering Shot.Steady Aim will slow time up to 75% when fully ranked up, while Marksmanship increases gun damage up to 50%. Outside of these core abilities, your remaining ability points should be invested based on your gun choices. Critical Hits and Critical Hit Damage are your core damage drivers, so Critical Strike is highly recommended as well. Tanglefoot is useful for locking enemies in place for an easier headshot.
Giatta’s Acceleration ability increases the Move Speed and Attack Speed of all allies for 15 seconds and is ideal here.
For elemental Gunslinger builds that utilize the elemental enchantments onCaeroc’s Pride,One Last Trick, orMoonstrike/Heavenstrike, the Wizard abilities Heart of the Storm, Scion of Flame, and Secret of Rime, respectively, will boost elemental accumulation. For a more damage-based Gunslinger approach, Retribution from the Fighter tree will give youup to 120% increased damage against enemies that hit you for 10 seconds.Evasive is another Ranger skill that will come in handy for close-range encounters, increasing Stamina efficiency for Dodge. Flurry of Blows is also effective, maximizing attack speed and increasing movement significantly.
Best Gunslinger Attributes In Avowed
Slinging Guns Requires Dexterity, Resolve & Perception
In terms of attribute investment, Dexterity and Perception are going to be the main stats, with Resolve being important as well. Dexterity controls your attackandaction speed, which the Gunslinger needs equal amounts of. High attack speed equates to quick-firing pistols, whileaction speed will increase your reload speed and how fast you switch between loadouts. Equip speed will be noticeably faster with high Dexterity and the Quick Switch passive ability enabled.Perception and Resolve are your secondary stats; Perception controls both critical hit chance and increases your range — both equally important.
Avowed: 10 Best Unique Weapons For Rangers
The 10 best unique weapons in Avowed for Rangers include Sheathed in Summer, Moonstrike, Last Light of Day, and the Umbral Needle.
Stamina is going to be very important as you’ll be running around blasting enemies into oblivion with Power Attacks, which cost Stamina. Resolve increases your maximum Stamina, which can also be made more efficient through equipment and accessories. Overall, you’re looking to increase critical hit chance and attack speed with Dexterity and Perception toenable fast-paced combat and quick fire rate on your pistols and arquebuses,with Resolve boosting your Stamina for Power Attacks. Might should not be completely ignored either as it increases your basic damage amount and will help take enemies out much faster.
Best Armor, Clothing & Accessories For A Gunslinger
Ring Of The Peerless Marksman & Ashfall’s Legacy Are Gunslinger Essentials
In terms of gear, theGambeson of the Grand Empireunique light armoris a strong option, so be sure tohelp the refugees in Dawnshoreand meet up with them again at the entrance to Thirdborn. The Wavebinder Robes that can later be found in Naku Kubel are the best in-slot armor.
There are two overpowered rings for Gunslingers: theRing of the Peerless Marksman,which gives +10% damage to ranged weapons,andAshfall’s Legacy,which gives +10% attack damage and+20% critical hit damage to pistols and arquebuses. These are all essential, while your remaining gear is more flexible. Both theBlackwing GlovesandTrickster’s Glovesare great options for unique gloves.
Boot selections include theBlackwing Boots, Tranton Family Greaves,andBerserker Boots,while both thePainter’s Brush TrinketandCartographer’s Companionamulet are decent accessory choices. There are many glove and boot options that fit well with the elemental Gunslinger approach, with the Wildwalker Armor set, gloves, and boots as a top contender. No matter which approach you take, the Gunslinger build will allow you to experiment with different options and still be an effective damage dealer. The Gunslinger buildakes advantage of some of the best unique gear, pistols, and arquebuses inAvowed, and is a blast to play.
