Infinite worlds lie beyond the portal, and all of them want you dead. Surviving the Faewilds takes courage, experience, and a good weapon. Though Axes and other melee weapons dispense of the need for ammunition, they keep you within arm’s reach of danger in Inflexion Games‘s survival-crafting sim. Guns, on the other hand, allow you to face everything from the Bounded and Flame Spitters to the Carnute from a safe distance. What gun build is the best depends on your approach to combat, but some materials and Infusions are almost always desirable. Here’s the best gun build in Nightingale for DPS and general utility.
How To Craft the Best Gun in Nightingale
The best gun build in Nightingale calls for the best gun, and in this crafting system that starts with having the right materials. There are two major Ingot types to consider, and they’re both valid choices. What matters is your goal and playstyle. The first is Ingot (Einaidia), and the second is Ingot (Pursuit). Here’s how they compare:
| Einaidia | Pursuit |
| Ranged Damage: 30% | Ranged Damage: 25% |
| Stealth Rating: 50% | Critical Damage: 7.5% |
| Movement Speed: 20% | Durability: 15% |
| Durability: 20% | – |
If you prefer a stealthier approach (or you’re less confident in hitting weak points), Einaidia is superior. If you want to focus on weak-point damage, Pursuit is better. As for which ranged weapon to craft, you have a few good options. All you need for your Nightingale gun build is a good rifle such as the Winchester. That said, bringing a Paradox Shotgun, Porter Pistol, or other backup weapon never hurts. You can get the crafting recipes for these weapons from Essence Trader Sadie at The Watch. The Winchester Rifle requires the following components:
- Barrel (made from Shaft using Ingot x2)
- Metal Plate (made from Ingot x3)
- Handle (made from Pole using Lumber x2 and Fasteners using Ingot x2)
- Refined Action (made from Action using Ingot x2 and Mechanical Gears using Ingot x2)
Best Enchantments, Infusions, and Charms
Once you’ve crafted your rifle, you’ll want to look at Enchantments, Infusions, and Charms. There are a ton to choose from, but a few stand out for the best gun build in Nightingale. Here are some you should consider using for the useful buffs they’ll provide to your ranged weapon:
- Conveyance Infusion – Increases ranged damage
- Death Infusion – Increases critical damage
- Clarity Infusion – Increases weapon range
- Charm of Ferocity – Increases your base damage but makes critical hits impossible
- Charm of the Sniper – Prevents ranged damage from decreasing the farther you get from your target
- Assassin’s Sight Enchantment – Allows you to see weak points, making critical hits easier
You’ll want to avoid pairing the Charm of Ferocity and Assassin’s Sight, but bringing one or the other is a good idea. Everything else synergizes well. Once you’ve played with this build a bit, you may find other Charms or Infusions that work even better with your playstyle, so feel free to experiment to make the best gun build in Nightingale your own.
Nightingale is available for PC in early access.
