The gun

New to The Sinking City 2? This guide covers all the firearms, from the trusty Pistol to the powerful Shotgun. Learn how to craft ammo and improve your aim!

Alright, let's talk about "The Gun." In The Sinking City 2, having the right firearm can make all the difference when you're facing down those creepy crawlies. You start off with a pretty basic Pistol, the Bolt M11, which is decent for close encounters and easy to keep hidden. It holds seven rounds initially, and you can carry a max of twenty-one. Remember, you can craft more pistol rounds using gunpowder and shell casings. Keep an eye out for skills like Hardboiled Detective to boost your magazine size and give you a chance for double damage, or Extra Clip to carry more ammo overall. Once you finish the mission [Frosty Welcome](https://the-sinking-city.fandom.com/wiki/Frosty_Welcome "Frosty Welcome"), you'll get your hands on the Revolver, nicknamed "The Widowmaker." This bad boy hits harder than the pistol, with six rounds in its cylinder and a starting max carry of twelve. Crafting its .44-40 cartridges needs two gunpowder and one shell casing. To really make it shine, look into skills like Nimble Fingers for faster reloads, Gunslinger for a 10% chance at double damage, and Deep Pockets to carry more rounds. Then there's the Shotgun, which you get from [Robert Throgmorton](https://the-sinking-city.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_Throgmorton "Robert Throgmorton") after completing [Quid Pro Quo](https://the-sinking-city.fandom.com/wiki/Quid_Pro_Quo "Quid Pro Quo"). This Rochester R1898 is your go-to for high damage at close range. It starts with two rounds and a max of eight. Crafting shotgun shells takes a bit more: three gunpowder, two shell casings, and three metal scrap. You can upgrade its capacity to four rounds with Tight Spring, boost its damage and spread with Trench Sweeper, and carry more shells with Bottomless Pockets. There's also the Battle Rifle and Submachine Gun, but those are a bit more advanced. We'll get to those later. For now, focus on mastering these early firearms and keeping your ammo stocked!