Gauss Pistols, just like the other Gauss weapons, has a built in explosive perk, which just makes them all the more fun to use. Here are the drugs you want to bulk up on, just to always boost your build to the most powerful it can possibly be.

This is just an added bonus to help you stay alive. Eagle Eyes: Here you find yourself at a BIT of a dilemma, as your strength is now completely wiped off the face of the planet BUT your critical damage is boosted greatly. The reload speed with any ranged weapons build is a must have. Without Class Freak, this comes at the cost of 4 Intelligence. The carry weight is a HUGE bonus in this game. Without Class Freak, this comes at a cost of 50 Health. Adrenal Reaction: Increased Damage Output at low health. When it comes to ranged weapons, the mutations are quite typical. Try to find armor pieces that help lessen your carry weight load as well, ammo is never light in this game. Here are the Legendary Gauss Pistols I recommend trying to roll for.

Of course, I recommend mostly the same Legendary effects for most Ranged weapons, and the Gauss Pistol is no different.

Using the Gauss Pistol can mean some serious damage, but you need to spec out right in order to take full advantage of what they CAN be. They are literally a Gauss Rifle of damage put into this tiny little car engine looking pistol, energy flowing through pipes that wrap around it. Gauss Pistols may just be one of the most fun to use and cool looking weapons in the entire game.

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