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Rust Python Revolver: Damage, Stats & PvP Tips
The Python is Rust's hardest-hitting sidearm — 110 (+22 bleed) headshots. Stats and how to use it as a finisher.
Key takeaways
- 110 (+22 bleed) head, semi-auto, 6 rounds
- Hits harder than the M92
- High recoil — pace your shots
- Best fast-swap backup pistol
The Python is Rust's hardest-hitting sidearm — a pocket revolver that punishes at close range.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Fire mode | Semi-automatic |
| Head damage | 110 (+22 bleed) |
| Chest damage | 55 (+11 bleed) |
| Arms / legs damage | 55 / 45 |
| Recoil | High |
| Effective range | ~72 m |
| Magazine | 6 · Pistol Bullets |
| Craft | Yes (60 s) · 3 mod slots |
Why carry one
110 + 22 bleed to the head out of a sidearm is huge — more than the M92, and enough to end a close fight in a shot or two. It's semi-auto with 6 rounds and high recoil, so it rewards precise, deliberate shots over panic-firing.
Tips
- It's a finisher and a backup: swap to it instead of reloading your primary mid-fight.
- High recoil means pace your shots — tap, recover, tap.
- Short effective range (~72 m); don't try to duel rifles with it.
Bottom line
The best backup pistol in the game for raw damage. Keep one holstered — the fast swap to a Python has won countless close-range trades.
Stats from the Rust Wiki.