Hand Cannon

The HandCannon is a high impact, single-shot firearm designed for area denial/displacement, rather than sustained damage. It excels in close-quarters and naval combat by allowing players to forcibly reposition enemies.

Item details

DLC
Bob's True Tales
Type
Gun
Ammo used
1
Supported attachments
None
Weight
5
Stack size
1
Durability
60
Single use
No
Added in
v89.24
Required level
34
Engram points
15
Prerequisites
  • Flare Gun
Crafted in
  • Smithy
  • Argentavis Saddle
  • Castoroides Saddle
  • Thorny Dragon Saddle
  • Helicoprion Saddle
  • Tek Replicator
Required stations
  • Refining Forge

Crafting materials

  • Metal Ingot or Scrap Metal Ingot60
  • Wood or Fungal Wood5
  • Hide15
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Direct crafting costs for Hand Cannon
Ingredient1 craft10 crafts100 crafts
Metal Ingot or Scrap Metal Ingot606006,000
Wood or Fungal Wood550500
Hide151501,500

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