Firearms
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In-Game Text
"Whereas the late King James the Second by the Assistance of diverse evill Councellors Judges and Ministers imployed by him did endeavour to subvert and extirpate the Protestant Religion and the Lawes and Liberties of this Kingdome ... the Subjects which are Protestants may have Arms for their Defence suitable to their Conditions and as allowed by Law."
– Bill of Rights 1689
It is an ancient and established right of Englishmen to bear arms in defense of life, property, King and Country. Firearms allows you the means to exercise that right.
About
Gunpowder and Musket Balls are required to Shoot guns. Gunpowder can be purchased in the Providence Stalls in 50g batches for 15 Silver Pieces. Unlike other powders, Gunpowder cannot be stored in a Dry Goods Bag, but instead 500g of Gunpowder can be stored in a Powder Horn, which can also be purchased in Providence for 500 Silver Pieces. Musket Balls are purchased in Providence at 10 Musket Balls for 70 Silver Pieces. Each shot takes 5g of Gunpowder and 1 Musket Ball making each shot cost about 8 Silver Pieces.
Guns
To Shoot a Gun it must first be equipped. Make sure you have learned the Firearms Skill and that both hands are empty and equip the gun in the Left-hand slot. First select Gunpowder from your inventory and right-click it on your now-equipped Gun. Repeat the process with your Musket Balls. Click the Shoot Attack and click the cursor in the direction you wish to Shoot, this will drain about 20% of your Black Bile. It will take moment for you to Aim the Gun and Shoot, using the At the Ready Action reduces this time. After a moment you will Shoot your Gun in the direction you chose, if the target has moved, you will miss, so aim well. Shots do not travel over solid objects.
Shooting another Pilgrim does high Blood and will caused them to be Snared, which slows their movement speed for a great deal of time.
Gun Blood Damage Black Bile Cost Notes Flintlock Musket 35% 20% Flintlock Pistol 15% 10% Can be dual-wielded Founding Father's Arquebus 35% 20% Redcoat's Musket 35% 20% Trapper's Rifle 35% 20%