Editing Ranch Hand

{{Infobox Weapon
 | title        = Ranch Hand
 | image        = RanchHand.png
 | link         = Ranch Hand
 | type         = Lever-Action Rifle (semi-auto)
 | rarity       = Uncommon
 | slot         = Primary
 | source       = Mystery Box
 | first        = DEAD (v1.0)

 | damage       = 10 per shot
 | damage_pct   = 50
 | rof          = 60 rps (burst)
 | rof_pct      = 70
 | sustain      = 24 DPS
 | sustain_pct  = 40
 | magazine     = 6
 | reload       = 1.50s (90f)
 | recoil       = High
 | recoil_pct   = 55
 | proj_speed   = 4 units

 | upgrade_name = Rootin Tootin
 | upgrade_cost = 1500 points
 | upgrade_note = Higher damage and larger mag; recoil sharpens.
 | notes        = Cowboy-style rifle; strong early but limited by low sustain.
}}

[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Rifles]]

; Ranch Hand (Winchester)
: *“Six shots, one hat-tip.”*

== Overview ==
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 ==
* '''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 ==
* 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 == 
* Was one of the first “flavour” weapons added after the dev relics, to give the arsenal more personality.