Pistols (skill)

This article is about the skill in Mass Effect: Andromeda. For pistol weapons in Mass Effect, see Pistols.

Pistols is a passive Combat skill in Mass Effect: Andromeda.

Skill Ranks

Improves sidearm training for pistols (including submachine guns). Pistols are designed largely for short to mid-range combat and shooting on the move.

Rank	Label	Icon	Description	Bonus
1	Pistols		Increases pistol damage with each skill point invested in the Combat Skill Group.	+2% Pistol Damage
2	Accuracy		Increases pistol accuracy with each skill point invested in the Combat Skill Group.	+2% Pistol Accuracy
3	Mobility		Reduces the accuracy penalty when firing pistol while moving with each skill point invested in the Combat Skill Group.	+2% Movement Pistol Accuracy
4	Weight		-	-30% Pistol Weight
4	Spare Ammo		-	+20% Pistol Spare Ammo
5	Reload		-	+15% Pistol Reload Speed
5	Clip Size		-	+20% Pistol Clip Size
6	Unassisted Targeting		Increases pistol damage, and also increases accuracy and stability by 20% when firing without using the aim function.	+20% Pistol Damage
6	Augmented Targeting Assistance		Increases pistol damage, and also increases accuracy and weak point bonus damage by 20% when using the aim function to shoot.	+20% Pistol Damage

Player Notes

Mechanics

• Pistols is a passive skill that is always active.

Strategies

• The Rank 5 Reload upgrade does not affect the cooldown period of a weapon that uses the Vintage Heat Sink.

Availability

• Single-player: Pathfinder Ryder - Starting Combat Skill
• Multiplayer: N/A