Flintlock

Flintlock
Details
Type	Weapon
Damage	55
Reload Speed	2.333s

The Flintlock Pistol, often simply referred to as Pistol or Flintlock, is a general-purpose weapon in Sea of Thieves.

Usage

The Flintlock Pistol fires a single shot effective at short to medium range. The Flintlock can fire a total of 5 shots before it has to be fully reloaded at an Ammo Chest or Ammo Pouch. It has more range and precision than the Blunderbuss, and also better close-range target acquisition than Eye of Reach, making it a well-rounded weapon. However, it lacks the high damage of both of its competitors. The Flintlock fires a fast-moving projectile in an arc, requiring players to account for bullet drop and velocity when firing at longer ranges. The main benefit of the Flintlock Pistol is its low reload time compared to other weapons and a steady accuracy when hip-firing. A single Flintlock shot does 55% of damage, taking just two hits to kill a player. A basic Skeleton takes just one shot to be killed, a Bounty Voyage or Skeleton Fort Skeleton 2-3 shots and an Athena's Fortune Voyage Skeleton 3-5 shots. A Sapphire Cursed Mermaid Statue takes 5 Pistol shots to kill.

Variants

All new players are equipped with a basic Sailor Pistol by default, other aesthetic versions are available for purchase at the Weaponsmith's Shop.

• Total Cost: 5,660,495   270   7,370 

Image	Name	Source	Cost	Requires	Set	In-game description
	Admiral Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	n/a	Admiral	"A noble weapon that will serve you admirably during your distinguished pirating career."
	Ancient Flintlock	Athena's Fortune Shop	67,850	Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. 150 Obliquity of the Ecliptic Solve 25 puzzles from Sudds. Grades: 5 10 15 20 25  times	Veil of the Ancients	"There's more than one way for pirates to enter the Sea of the Damned... and a good pistol is one of them."
	Aristocrat Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	75	n/a	Aristocrat	"Gleaming decorations make this the fanciest flintlock around."
	Azure Ocean Crawler Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	13,400	Hunter of Trophy Fish Deliver 25 Trophy Fish.	Azure Ocean Crawler	"After being hit by this pistol, the enemy will feel decidedly shell-shocked."
	Barrel Bombardier Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Barrel Bombardier	"Don't worry about the bombs decorating this pistol, we're almost certain they've been deactivated."
	Bilge Rat Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	n/a	Bilge Rat	"This previously owned pistol comes with a two hour or two shot guarantee, whichever occurs first."
	Bleakheart Banshee Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Bleakheart Banshee	"Cunningly refurbished with a candlestick claimed from the same ill-fated manor house. Pirates waste nothing."
	Bone Crusher Pistol	Duke	15	n/a	Bone Crusher	"A bone-handled pistol. Death begets more death!"
	Castaway Bilge Rat Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	n/a	Castaway Bilge Rat	"This previously owned pistol comes with a two hour or two shot guarantee, whichever occurs first."
	Ceremonial Admiral Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	48	Ceremonial Admiral	"A noble weapon that will serve you admirably during your distinguished pirating career."
	Crimson Crypt Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Crimson Crypt	"Be careful not to cut your fingers while handling this bat-winged pistol - who knows what curse you might unleash…"
	Cronch Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Cronch	"Could be useful in a standoff - people will think you're trying to bluff them."
	Cultured Aristocrat Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	127,575	The Curse Of The Pacifists Demise Curse another crews' ship with Peaceball while flying Reaper's Mark flag.	Cultured Aristocrat	"Gleaming decorations make this the fanciest flintlock around."
	Cursed Ferryman Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Cursed Ferryman	"You’re not imagining it - there’s definitely something fishy about this pistol…"
	Cutthroat Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Cutthroat	"The favoured pistol of an infamous duellist, this spiked sidearm earned them a strea of supreme victories."
	Dark Adventurers Pistol	Athena's Fortune Shop	2,551,500	Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. 150	Dark Adventurers	"Pirate Legends will know how to make every last shot from this pricey pistol count."
	Dark Warsmith Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Dark Warsmith	"When pirates talk about 'the heat of battle', they may be referring to this fiery flintlock."
	Dawn Hunter Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	127,575	Plundered Prizes Sell 600 of any Trading Company items while flying the Reaper's Bones Emissary Flag. Grades: 120 240 360 480 600  treasures	Dawn Hunter	"Take out your enemies from a distance. They'll never see you coming."
	Deep Ocean Crawler Flintlock	Weaponsmith's Shop	85,050	n/a	Deep Ocean Crawler	"After being hit by this pistol, the enemy will feel decidedly shell-shocked."
	Eastern Winds Jade Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	127,575	n/a	Eastern Winds Jade	"The twin dragons that decorate this pistol's barrel look like they're breathing fire with every shot."
	Eastern Winds Sapphire Pistol	Twitch Drops	n/a	n/a	Eastern Winds Sapphire	"The twin dragons that decorate this pistol's barrel look like they're breathing fire with every shot."
	Ebon Flintlock Pistol	Twitch Drops	n/a	n/a	Black Dog	"The chosen gun of Deadly Daley, but she did have arms like mainmasts to lift its heavy ebony handle."
	Eternal Freedom Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Eternal Freedom	"Not just a handy weapon in a fight, this pistol is ideal for startling michievous cursed monkeys."
	Fates of Fortune Pistol	General Clothing Shop	200,000	Reaper's Riches Hand in Reaper's Chests or Reaper's Bounties to The Reaper's Bones. Grades: 30  Chests	Fates of Fortune	"Don’t get so distracted by all the lustrous gold that you forget to pull the trigger"
	Fearless Bone Crusher Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	75	n/a	Fearless Bone Crusher	"A bone-handled pistol. Death begets more death!"
	Ferryman Pistol	Armoury	n/a	n/a	Ferryman	"Once able to fire ten shots without reloading until the Pirate Lord deemed it unfair."
	Festival of Giving Flintlock	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Festival of Giving	"Doubles as a bell to jingle while singing festive shanties in the tavern."
	Flamingo Pistol	Season Three	n/a	n/a	Standalone Cosmetics	"You could try standing on one leg while firing this flintlock, but it's not recommended."
	Forsaken Ashes Flintlock	Duke	15	Devil's Cartographer Discover all islands in the Devil's Roar.	Forsaken Ashes	"They'll be eating hot lead after a shot from this pistol."
	Frostbite Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	127,575	Generous Giving for All Deliver 50 Generous Gifts.	Frostbite	"Does it still count as the heat of battle when it's freezing cold? At least you know this pistol won't ice up on you."
	Frozen Horizon Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Frozen Horizon	"Prove you're a cold-blooded killer by wielding this wintry weapon in combat."
	Ghost Pistol	Athena's Fortune Shop	67,850	17	Ghost	"Pull the trigger to make more ghosts."
	Gilded Phoenix Pistol	Armoury	n/a	n/a	Gilded Phoenix	"Any more gold and this pistol could blind the enemy with its glare as well as being deadly."
	Glorious Sea Dog Flintlock Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	13,400	Sharpshooting Sea Dog Kill 200 players with a Pistol in The Arena Grades: 5 50 100 150 200  players	Glorious Sea Dog	"A classic weapon for duels and contests of skill. Master this and all else will follow."
	Gold Hoarders Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	255,150	Seeker of Ancient Vaults Open 100 Gold Hoarder Treasure Vaults using a Vault Key. Grades: 3 10 25 50 100  vaults	Gold Hoarders	"Sacrificing two precious emeralds in the making of this pistol can't have been easy for the Gold Hoarders."
	Golden Nile Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Golden Nile	"A pistol forged by unknown hands in a distant land. Who knows what its true history be?"
	Grand Admiral Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	n/a	Grand Admiral	"A noble weapon that will serve you admirably during your distinguished pirating career."
	Graveyard Gladiator Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Graveyard Gladiator	"Adapted to match the costume after other gladiators made unnecessarily scathing fashion comments."
	Guardian Ghost Pistol	Athena's Fortune Shop	67,850	Pretty Good at This After receiving your Blessing, reach the largest possible Allegiance Streak for The Guardians of Fortune. Grades: 1 5 10 25 50	Guardian Ghost	"Pull the trigger to make more ghosts."
	Hunter Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	n/a	Hunter	"Simple and effective, a no-nonsense instrument of death."
	Imperial Sovereign Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	n/a	Imperial Sovereign	"Does it work? We're not sure, but just look at that wonderfully ornate trigger."
	Infinite Depths Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Infinite Depths	"Despite whatever legends you might have heard, holding down the trigger won't make your shots any stronger."
	Inky Kraken Flintlock Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	85,050	n/a	Inky Kraken	"A wicked Kraken flintlock, sure to invoke the same sense of impending death as the beast itself."
	Islehopper Outlaw Pistol	Pirate Emporium	149	n/a	Islehopper Outlaw	"Stealth is not in the vocabulary of the vandals who wield this luminous pistol. Neither is much else, to be honest."
	Jack O' Looter Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Jack O' Looter	"If you're facing a thorny problem, try a little wildness in your choice of weapon."
	Kraken Flintlock Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	13,400	n/a	Kraken	"A wicked Kraken flintlock, sure to invoke the same sense of impending death as the beast itself."
	Labyrinth Looter Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Labyrinth Looter	"At least if you miss, you still have the option of trying to hit your opponent with this pistol's horns."
	Legendary Flintlock	Athena's Fortune Shop	9,450	Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. 150 Legendary Sea Dog Place first in an Arena Contest 240 times as a Pirate Legend.   Time-limited	Legendary	"Ornate and precise is this deadly gun, in your skilled hands it's also great fun."
	Legendary Fortune Pistol	Athena's Fortune Shop	9,450	Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. 150 21	Legendary Fortune	"Ornate and precise is this deadly gun, in your skilled hands it's also great fun."
	Legendary Spirit Pistol	Emissary Ledger	n/a	2x	Legendary Spirit	"Pull the trigger to make more ghosts."
	Lionfish Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Lionfish	"Don't be bamboozled by this kaleidoscopic pistol - you'll be seeing black if you end up on the wrong end of it."
	Lodestar Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Lodestar	"The weaponsmith took the brief of ’shooting stars’ quite literally for this stellar sidearm."
	Lunar Festival Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Lunar Festival	"The leather grip won't help your aim, but it will stop you spoiling the impact by dropping it."
	Mandrake Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Mandrake	"Botanists are absolutely entranced by this palnt-based pistol. Some are already trying to grow their own armaments."
	Masked Renegade Pistol	Emissary Ledger	n/a	5x	Masked Renegade	"Take on the Trading Companies and bring an end to their tyranny, one shot at a time..."
	Mercenary Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	n/a	Mercenary	"Grabbin' Garner, king of the mercenaries, was known to fire solid gold shot from one of these."
	Merchant Ambassador Pistol	Emissary Ledger	n/a	5x	Merchant Ambassador	"Duels are a waste of time and resources. Sometimes, however, needs must..."
	Night Wulf Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Night Wulf	"This pistol's vine-like design mirrors the dark jungle where it was rumored to be found. Spare a thought for its savaged ex-owner."
	Nightshine Parrot Flintlock	Weaponsmith's Shop	85,050	n/a	Nightshine Parrot	"A flintlock with flourish! Ever seen a parrot spit lead?"
	Ocean Crawler Flintlock Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	13,400	n/a	Ocean Crawler	"After being hit by this pistol, the enemy will feel decidedly shell-shocked."
	Order of Souls Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	200,000	Seeker of Lost Souls Purchase 250 Bounty Voyages Grades: 5 25 50 100 250  voyages	Order of Souls	"It's said that this pistol can predict your future: it involves shooting many, many skeletons."
	Parrot Flintlock	Weaponsmith's Shop	13,400	n/a	Parrot	"A flintlock with flourish! Ever seen a parrot spit lead?"
	Party Boat Flintlock	Weaponsmith's Shop	13,400	Hunting Boat Defeat enemies using a Cannon Rowboat. (25 times)	Party Boat	"A pistol shaped like a firework rocket that's sure to leave your opponents seeing stars."
	Pistol of Sunken Sorrow	Armoury	n/a	Dark Brethren Complete 'Dark Brethren'.	Sunken Sorrow	"Whether under the sea or climbing the highest mountain, it pays to have a trusty pistol at your side."
	Pistol of the Ashen Dragon	Weaponsmith's Shop	13,400	Tome of Power Collector Sell all 5 Tomes of Power.	Ashen Dragon	"Sparks are sure to fly once this fiery pistol is drawn."
	Pistol of the Bristling Barnacle	Weaponsmith's Shop	127,575	Hoarder of Barnacled Gold Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders. Grades: 5 20 60 150 300  chests	Bristling Barnacle	"This barnacle-encrusted pistol has sent many pirates to a watery grave."
	Pistol of the Damned	Season Eight	n/a	n/a	Damned	"Weapons are generally forbidden aboard the Ferry, so this pistol is practically unused. Until now..."
	Pistol of the Silent Barnacle	Weaponsmith's Shop	127,575	Hoarder of Barnacled Gold Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders. Grades: 5 20 60 150 300  chests	The Silent Barnacle	"This barnacle-encrusted pistol has sent many pirates to a watery grave."
	Pistol of the Wailing Barnacle	Duke	15	n/a	Wailing Barnacle	"This barnacle-encrusted pistol has sent many pirates to a watery grave."
	Prehistoric Plunderer Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Prehistoric Plunderer	"Sudds claims that a meteor strike may have been what wiped out the dinosaurs. Help them get revenge by firing a tiny metal one at your enemies."
	Reaper's Heart Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Reaper's Heart	"There is a fine line between love and hate. Shooting someone tends to clarify things."
	Relic of Darkness Pistol	Emissary Ledger	n/a	5x	Relic of Darkness	"Created by the Order to shatter skeletons, but it works just as well against any other foe."
	Rogue Sea Dog Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	48	Rogue Sea Dog	"It's design has remained stubbornly unchanged since the first pirate sailed into the Sea of Thieves."
	Rogue Tinkerer Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Rogue Tinkerer	"A pistol once owned by a pirate who clearly had a low boredom threshold."
	Royal Revenge Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Royal Revenge	"A weapon said to have been owned by a particularly cruel, not to mention hirsute, pirate captain."
	Royal Sovereign Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	48	Royal Sovereign	"Does it work? We're not sure, but just look at that wonderfully ornate trigger."
	Ruffian Sea Dog Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	n/a	Ruffian Sea Dog	"It's design has remained stubbornly unchanged since the first pirate sailed into the Sea of Thieves."
	Sailor Pistol	Armoury	n/a	n/a	Sailor	"Comes with a guarantee that you will not find a more unremarkable looking pistol than this."
	Sapphire Blade Pistol	Insider Programme	n/a	n/a	Sapphire Blade	"The unknown reaches of the world hold unknown foes, too. Go prepared."
	Scorched Forsaken Ashes Flintlock	Weaponsmith's Shop	13,400	Hunter of Red Ruth Defeat Red Ruth 5 times	Scorched Forsaken Ashes	"They'll be eating hot lead after a shot from this pistol."
	Scurvy Bilge Rat Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	27,000	n/a	Scurvy Bilge Rat	"This previously owned pistol comes with a two hour or two shot guarantee, whichever occurs first."
	Sea Dog Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	n/a	Sea Dog	"It's design has remained stubbornly unchanged since the first pirate sailed into the Sea of Thieves."
	Sea of Sands Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Sea of Sands	"With a pistol like this, you can make your own fortune and fate."
	Sea Serpent Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Sea Serpent	"This small and easily hidden weapon is ideal for getting in close to your prey."
	Seared Forsaken Ashes Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	13,400	Hunter of Warden Chi Defeat Warden Chi 5 times	Seared Forsaken Ashes	"They'll be eating hot lead after a shot from this pistol."
	Shining Pegasus Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Shining Pegasus	"Send your opponent's soul to the Underwurlde with a lethal shot from this pistol."
	Silver Blade Flintlock Pistol	Insider Programme	n/a	n/a	Silver Blade	"The unknown reaches of the world hold unknown foes, too. Go prepared."
	Soaring Oracle Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Soaring Oracle	"Sometimes you just have to make do, and when you're missing a pistol barrel, a repurposed flute will do in a pinch."
	Soulflame Pistol	Athena's Fortune Shop	500,000	Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. 150 Vanquishing the Damned Clear the Fort of the Damned of all enemies, 25 times.	Soulflame	"The ghostly light shining from this pistol's barrel makes for a seriously scary sidearm."
	Sovereign Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	9,450	n/a	Sovereign	"Does it work? We're not sure, but just look at that wonderfully ornate trigger."
	Sunshine Parrot Flintlock	Weaponsmith's Shop	127,575	Legends of the Sea II Find Umbra's book on Crescent Isle, where Salty once rested.	Sunshine Parrot	"A flintlock with flourish! Ever seen a parrot spit lead?"
	Thriving Wild Rose Pistol	General Clothing Shop	127,575	Always Yours Legendary Commendation: Complete all Commendations for 'Wild Rose.	Thriving Wild Rose	"The elegant personal pistol of Wild Rose, responsible for many a visit to the Ferryman."
	Tribute Peak Pistol	Emissary Ledger	n/a	5x	Tribute Peak	"This precious pistol may actually be worth more than the treasure you'll take while using it."
	Triumphant Sea Dog Flintlock Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	57,620	Skilled Sharpshooting Sea Dog Kill 100 players with the Glorious Sea Dog Flintlock in the Arena	Triumphant Sea Dog	"A classic weapon for duels and contests of skill. Master this and all else will follow."
	Twilight Hunter Pistol	Twitch Drops	n/a	n/a	Twilight Hunter	"Simple and effective, a no-nonsense instrument of death."
	Venomous Kraken Flintlock Pistol	Weaponsmith's Shop	127,575	Legendary Kraken Hunter Defeat 10 Krakens	Venomous Kraken	"A wicked Kraken flintlock, sure to invoke the same sense of impending death as the beast itself."
	Wild Rose Flintlock	Weaponsmith's Shop	75	n/a	Wild Rose	"The elegant personal pistol of Wild Rose, responsible for many a visit to the Ferryman."
	Wrecker Wrangler Pistol	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Wrecker Wrangler	"Fish for a compliment before firing. If it's a good one, consider giving your target a five-second headstart."

Tips

• When aiming down sights the Flintlock will fire at the center of the player's view, which may not align with the sights of most pistols.
  • The best aligned sights for the center of the screen belong to the Mercenary Pistol, Sea Dog Pistol, and the two pistol's respective recolors.

Gallery

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  Pistol concept art.

Patch history

• 2.4.1 (January 20, 2022)
  • Improvements have been made to how hit detection calculates bullets affected by gravity, providing a small improvement to hit registration for the Flintlock when firing at medium to long-distance targets.
  • Players who are Sleeping will now consistently take damage from Flintlock shots.

• 2.4.0 (December 2, 2021)
  • Following navigation through the Tunnels of the Damned, Flintlocks now correctly display their bullet trails.

• 2.0.8 (October 16, 2019)
  • ADS can now be buffered, and properly initiates following a sprint.
  • Projectile VFX should no longer pass through walls when fired at close range.

• 1.4.5 (March 20, 2019)
  • Wielding Weapons – The forced firing delay has been removed when wielding a gun after sprinting or undocking, allowing players to fire sooner. The forced firing delay when switching weapons still remains to prevent fast switching and firing between guns.

• 1.4.3 (February 6, 2019)
  • Double-Gun Switching – The Flintlock has new wield animations and enforce a delay when equipping and switching between weapons.
  • Weapon Reload Improvements – The Flintlock now reloads the moment the hammer is pulled. This allows players to sprint sooner when reloading without restarting the animation.
  • Weapon Damage Falloff – Bullet damage no longer decreases over distance.
  • Weapon Knock back – Flintlock shots will no longer apply knockback to enemies hit.

• 1.3.0 (September 27, 2018)
  • The animation for reloading the pistol will now appear consistently.

• 1.0.7 (May 15, 2018)
  • Flintlock Pistol - New sound effects for close fire and reloading the Flintlock Pistol.

• First Release (March 20, 2018)
  • Introduced.

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