Ranch Hand
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| Type | Lever-Action Rifle (semi-auto) |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Slot | Primary |
| Source | Mystery Box |
| First appearance | DEAD (v1.0) |
| Damage |
10 per shot
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| Rate of fire |
60 rps (burst)
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| Sustained DPS |
24 DPS
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| Magazine | 6 |
| Reload | 1.50s (90f) |
| Recoil |
High
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| Projectile speed | 4 units |
| Beastmode | Rootin Tootin– 1500 points Higher damage and larger mag; recoil sharpens. |
| Notes | Cowboy-style rifle; strong early but limited by low sustain. |
- Ranch Hand (Winchester)
- *“Six shots, one hat-tip.”*
Overview[edit]
The Ranch Hand is a lever-action rifle that brings cowboy flair to DEAD. It deals heavy single-shot damage but is held back by its small magazine and long reload. Effective for precision shooters in the early rounds, but it quickly becomes a struggle against late-game hordes without upgrades.
Beast Upgrades[edit]
- Rootin Tootin – Increased damage and slightly larger mag; recoil grows more punishing.
- Cowboy Cannon – Noticeable DPS bump, faster cycle speed, and better reload handling.
- Yeehawgeddon – Final form; very high damage and quick lever cycling make it deadly even in later rounds.
Tips[edit]
- Best suited for precision players who can land headshots reliably.
- Avoid spamming — the high recoil demands careful pacing between shots.
- Scales surprisingly well with Beast upgrades, but ammo is limited.
Trivia[edit]
- Was one of the first “flavour” weapons added after the dev relics, to give the arsenal more personality.