Fallout 76 Gunslinger build: Perk cards, weapons, stats, and more

The Gunslinger build in Fallout 76 is a specialized setup centered around the Agility-based perk called Gunslinger. This perk substantially boosts the damage output of non-automatic pistols in the game. With high critical hit damage, this build allows you to swiftly eliminate enemies with just a few shots. Additionally, it's extremely tanky for endgame scenarios, allowing you to withstand attacks from formidable foes.

This guide covers everything you need to know for the best Gunslinger build in Fallout 76, including the best SPECIAL stats distribution, perks, weapons, armor, and mutations.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinion.

Best stats and perks for Gunslinger in Fallout 76

The optimal SPECIAL stats set up for Gunslinger. (Image via Bethesda Game Studios || AngryTurtle/YouTube)

As you level up to 50 in Fallout 76, you will be able to invest a total of 56 points in the SPECIAL attributes, including Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck.

You can use the following SPECIAL stats distribution for this Gunslinger build in Fallout 76:

Strength: 6
Perception: 7
Endurance: 8
Charisma: 4
Intelligence: 6
Agility: 15
Luck: 10

The optimal Legendary perks for Gunslinger. (Image via Bethesda Game Studios)

Upon reaching level 50 in Fallout 76, you unlock your first Legendary perk slot, with additional slots becoming available at levels 75, 100, 150, 200, and 300. These Legendary perks enable you to further enhance your SPECIAL stats and gain Legendary bonuses.

Here are the best Legendary perks for the Fallout 76 Gunslinger build:

Master Infiltrator: Rank 4
Legendary Luck: Rank 4
Legendary Intelligence: Rank 4
Legendary Endurance: Rank 4
Follow Through: Rank 4
Funky Duds: Rank 4

Your allocation of SPECIAL stats determines the number of perk cards you can equip. For instance, if you allocate two points to Agility, you can equip either a single Rank 2 or two Rank 1 Agility perk cards.

The best perks for Gunslinger. (Image via Bethesda Game Studios || Angry Turtle/YouTube)

Here are the perk cards essential for this Fallout 76 Gunslinger build:

Strength:

Traveling Pharmacy: Rank 3
Blocker: Rank 3

Perception:

Tank Killer: Rank 3
Concentrated Fire: Rank 3
Pannapictagraphist: Rank 1

Endurance:

Lifegiver: Rank 4
Ironclad: Rank 5
Fireproof: Rank 3
Radicool: Rank 1

Charisma:

Strange In Numbers: Rank 1
Tenderizer: Rank 3

Intelligence:

First Aid: Rank 3
Nerd Rage!: Rank 3
Demolition Expert: Rank 5

Agility:

Modern Renegade: Rank 3
Master Gunslinger: Rank 1
Gunslinger: Rank 3
Expert Gunslinger: Rank 2
Born Survivor: Rank 1
Escape Artist: Rank 1
Adrenaline: Rank 1
Dodgy: Rank 3

Luck:

Grim Reaper's Sprint: Rank 3
Better Criticals: Rank 3
Serendipity: Rank 3
Curator: Rank 1
Starched Gene: Rank 2
Critical Savvy: Rank 3

Best weapon and armor for Gunslinger in Fallout 76

The Alien Blaster is the best weapon for Gunslinger. (Image via Bethesda Game Studios || Angry Turtle/YouTube)

For your weapon choice, opt for an Alien Blaster equipped with a Two Shot Legendary Mod. You can further modify it with a Long Barrel, Sharpshooter's Grip, Cryo Mag, and Standard Sights.

The best armor for Gunslinger. (Image via Bethesda Game Studios || nukedragons.com)

For your armor setup, equip a full set of Fallout 76 Secret Service Armor with Unyielding Legendary Mods. Customize the chest piece with Jet Pack modifications and the remaining armor pieces with Ultra-Light Build mods. Opt for a Backpack with the High Capacity modification, and for the Underarmor, use Secret Service Underarmor with Shielded Lining mod.