Wondering what are the Best Handguns in Remnant 2? Then this detailed article is exactly what you need. Keep reading for a list of seven of the best handguns in the game, along with their stats and how to find them.
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Sorrow
The first on this list is the fan-favorite sidearm Sorrow. This mystical crossbow pistol has a unique Weapon Mod Eulogy that lets it recall bolts from recently killed enemies. The bolts deal 30 damage to enemies when recalled and grant you 2% of your Max HP.
You can get the Sorrow in Yaesha by trading the Tear of Kaeula at Meidre. Its stats are:
Damage: 45
RPS: 2.6
Magazine: 5
Accuracy: Very High
Ideal Range: 16m
Falloff Range: 52m
Max Ammo: 45
Critical Hit Chance: 10%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus: +115%
Stagger Modifier: 5%
Double Barrel
This is a sturdy and short-barreled handgun that works best at close range. It doesn’t have any built-in Weapon Mods. But its firepower is unmatched, firing highly damaging shots back-to-back.
You can get the Double Barrel as either starting equipment for the Alchemist Archetype. Or inside an Iron Safe in Morrow Parish. You need to complete the event Head Doctor and the Iron Safe to get the safe’s code.
The stats for this weapon are:
Damage: 110
RPS: 2.3
Magazine: 2
Accuracy: High
Ideal Range: 7m
Falloff Range: 20m
Max Ammo: 24
Critical Hit Chance: 5%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus: +100%
Stagger Modifier: 10%
Enigma
Enigma’s Chaos Driver allows it to drive electrified rods into targets tethering to other rods within 10 meters. These tethers last 10 seconds and deal 20 Shock damage per second. Targets embedded with a rod take 50 Shock damage per second, with an additional 25% damage per extra rod. Damage increases by 1.5x if linked to another rod.
You can craft this crowd-control beast at McCabe. All you need is 1 Cipher Rod, 7 Lumenite Crystals, and 650 Scrap. The weapon’s stats are:
Damage: 22
RPS: 4
Magazine: 30
Accuracy: Good
Ideal Range: 12m
Falloff Range: 12m
Max Ammo: 120
Critical Hit Chance: -10%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus: N/A
Stagger Modifier: -15%
Sureshot
This handgun is a potent hunting pistol in Remnant 2, designed for marksman-like precision. It delivers a single devastating shot at mid to long-range and is effective against both game and the Root. But as a Standard Weapon, it doesn’t come with any built-in Weapon Mods.
You can buy this handgun from Brabus at Ward 13. It fires slowly, but thanks to its high Weak Spot Damage Bonus, is devastating against weak points. Its stats are:
Damage: 105
RPS: 3
Magazine: 1
Accuracy: Very High
Ideal Range: 22m
Falloff Range: 75m
Max Ammo: 21
Critical Hit Chance: 10%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus: +110%
Stagger Modifier: 10%
Rupture Canon
A pistol shotgun with moderate recoil, brisk fire rate, and medium-range effectiveness, the Rupture Cannon deals heavy damage with a nice stagger bonus. It does have a slower reload time and no built-in weapon mods, but it’s still a reliable weapon deserving to be on this list.
You can get this handgun from the Vault of the Formless in N’Erud. The second cylinder in the “boss event” with the giant claw turns twice. This reveals a hallway off the side with a Holographic keycard. There’s a locked door that can be opened here. Do so to find the Rupture Cannon in the room on the other side.
The stats for this handgun are:
Damage: 42
RPS: 3.1
Magazine: 12
Accuracy: Very High
Ideal Range: 13m
Falloff Range: 35m
Max Ammo: 60
Critical Hit Chance: 5%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus: +100%
Stagger Modifier: 10%
MP60-R
Designed for close-range combat, the MP60-R is an effective handgun. The gun is small in size but features precise bursts and a high rate of fire. The result? A powerful compact weapon that works like a submachine gun. Other than being quick, it’s also highly accurate; an appealing combination.
You can get this gun either as part of your starting equipment if you chose the Summoner Archetype. Or you can find it in Ward 13 inside a locked room. And while it doesn’t come with a built-in weapon mod, you can equip one in the available slot.
The stats for this handgun are:
Damage: 9
RPS: 14.2
Magazine: 42
Accuracy: Very High
Ideal Range: 17m
Falloff Range: 50m
Max Ammo: 252
Critical Hit Chance: 10%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus: +100%
Stagger Modifier: 0%
Cube Gun
Just like many of the other weapons on this list, the Cube Gun is also most effective at either short or medium range. The weapon has a small magazine but is capable of continuous fire. Its weapon mod is called Cube Shield. This generates a shield that lasts 15 sec and can absorb up to 500 damage from incoming enemy projectiles.
You can get your own Cube Gun by crafting at McCabe Store. All you need is 1 Conflux Prism, 7 Lumenite Crystals, and 650 Scrap. Its stats are:
Damage: 15
RPS: 7.5
Magazine: 5 15
RPS: 7.5
Magazine: 5
Accuracy: Very high
Ideal Range: 18m
Falloff Range: 50m
Max Ammo: 105
Critical Hit Chance: 5%
Weak Spot Damage Bonus: +85%
Stagger Modifier: 0%
Conclusion
Remnant 2 features many powerful handguns. Out of these, we have selected 7 as the best of the best. Sorrow, Double Barrel, Enigma, Sureshot, MP60-R, Rupture Cannon, and the Cube Gun. We hope this guide on the Best Handguns in Remnant 2 helps. As always, happy gaming!
