Gunslinger

A lone wolf who lives for the perfect shot.

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Destiny 1 Hunter Subclass

Gunslinger

A lone wolf who lives for the perfect shot.

Gunslinger is a Hunter subclass from the original Destiny (Destiny 1), powered by Solar Light. Below are its abilities and every choice in its skill tree, as listed in the game files.

Core abilities

Stab

Use your blade.

Sprint

Run faster.

Double Jump

Jump a second time after leaving the ground.

Golden Gun

Summon a flaming pistol which disintegrates enemies with Solar Light.

Throwing Knife

Throw a knife from a distance.

Skill tree choices

Choice 1 (pick one)

Incendiary Grenade

An explosive grenade that catches enemies on fire, causing additional damage over time.

Swarm Grenade

A grenade which detonates on impact, releasing multiple drones that seek nearby enemies.

Tripmine Grenade

An explosive grenade that sticks to surfaces and detonates when enemies pass through its laser trigger.

Choice 2 (pick one)

Better Control

Upgrades Double Jump for better directional control while in the air.

Triple Jump

Upgrades Double Jump with a third jump.

Higher Jump

Upgrades Double Jump for even greater height.

Choice 3 (pick one)

Deadeye

Significantly increases the accuracy and damage of Golden Gun.

Combustion

Killing enemies with Golden Gun causes them to explode.

Gunfighter

Reduces the cooldown of Golden Gun, allowing it to be used more often.

Choice 4 (pick one)

Circle of Life

Precision kills with Throwing Knife reduce Golden Gun's cooldown.

Incendiary Blade

Throwing Knife catches enemies on fire, dealing additional damage over time.

Knife Juggler

Precision kills with Throwing Knife immediately resets its cooldown.

Choice 5 (pick one)

Path Forgotten

Training focused on toughness and speed.

Path Forbidden

Training focused on battle recovery and speed.

Path Unknown

Training focused on battle recovery and toughness.

Choice 6 (pick one)

Scavenger

Picking up ammo reduces the cooldown of your grenade and Throwing Knife.

Keyhole

Golden Gun overpenetrates and can damage multiple targets.

Gunslinger's Trance

Precision kills increase weapon stability. Stacks up to 3 times.

Choice 7 (pick one)

Way of the Drifter

Training focused on all attributes.

Way of the Fearless

Training focused on toughness at all costs.

Way of the Nomad

Training focused on maximum battle recovery.

Choice 8 (pick one)

Chain of Woe

Precision kills increase weapon reload speed. Stacks up to 3 times.

Over the Horizon

Increases the range of Golden Gun.

Gambler's Dagger

Gain an additional Throwing Knife.

Grouped the way the game groups them: in each group you can have one option active at a time.

Other Destiny 1 subclasses