DW as a pistol user?

Grim Dawn Classes, Skills and Builds
1

Looking to try out the demo/occulist build, but obviously off the bat, I cannot DW, how do I become able to do so? I do not see anywhere on the skills to allow me to do that.

I’m also just starting today in this game.

2

You need items that allow you to DW.

Marauder talisman
Marauder belt
Gunslinger Jacket
Gunslinger talisman

Maybe others as well, since i do not know what the last updates have added.

In the end you need to play different until you find these items.

3

So would it be wise to just use a 2 hander gun until this point?

4

You should be able to craft the talisman pretty early on

5

How early on would you say? Level 7 now.

Also… how should I allocate my stat points? What is my main focus?

6

Two handed ranged weapons can be a suitable alternative even in late ultimate.

However those items are somewhat easy to find, and you can level until this point pretty much as you want.

EDIT> Early on focus on physique only. Later, also physique, but keep in mind that some pistols have a high cunning requirement. If you want to optimize your build, you should already know what you want to wield in ultimate, and if you will have gear/devotions that give requirement reduction.

7

Ah ok, cool. I’ll do that. I just need to figure out how to get me one of those talismans. Do they typically come pretty early?

8

http://grimdawn.wikia.com/wiki/Gunslinger’s_Talisman_(relic)

https://gracefuldusk.appspot.com/items/3191-Blueprint%3a-Relic—Gunslinger’s-Talisman

Hope those links help you.

9

Hey Zynolic!

If you are wishing to play a Dual Wield Gunslinger-esque character, might I recommend Cryodacry’s thread on this build. It makes for very interesting and informative reading and has contributions from a number of knowledgeable community members. As you may notice by my signature, a Dual Wield Fire Striker is currently my main and I have been working off of the information found in this thread - hasn’t let me down so far!

If you have any further questions after reading the comments in that thread, I would suggest asking your questions in that thread so as to keep all the knowledge contained in one place.

Happy reading and happy playing! :wink:

Syn

10

I believe DW pistols is best used with procs. Until you have stuff to proc, just go with the biggest rifle you can find.