[03-03-02] Pistol [Bullet]

Learn about the Pistol, Duke Nukem 3D's starting weapon. It deals 6 damage and has a max capacity of 200 rounds.

The Pistol is a small, silver automatic pistol that Duke usually begins levels or episodes with. Its ammunition, also known as a Clip, is a black stick found at about knee-height. You start with +48 rounds and can pick up more, with Troopers and Captains sometimes dropping ammo that grants +12 rounds. The maximum capacity for Pistol ammo is 200 rounds.

While it is the first weapon you acquire in Duke Nukem 3D, it is not the most powerful. Its fast rate of fire is hampered by a reload time of approximately one second every 12 shots. Despite its limitations, the Pistol is effective against weaker enemies such as Troopers, Captains, Sharks, and Slimers. It is also more accurate than the Chaingun and Shotgun at longer distances, allowing you to chip away at enemy health from afar. You can also supplement its damage by using the Quick Kick.

Weapon Stats:

• Damage: 6
• Weapon Pickup: +48 rounds
• Ammo Pickup: +12 rounds (from Troopers and Captains)
• Max Capacity: 200 rounds