NS-44L Blackhand

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NS-44L Blackhand
With an extended barrel and integrated scope the NS-44L Blackhand provides significant advantages over similar pistols when engaging threats at longer ranges.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1,000
DC Cost:		799
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Pistols
Fire Rate:		170 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		550m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Semi-Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		450 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		450 before 20m
Min Damage:		275 after 125m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3s
Long Reload:		4s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		4
Ammunition Pool:		36
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.75	0.05
	Move:	2.5	0.1
Stand	Still:	1.75	0.1
	Move:	2.5	0.2
Bloom per Shot:		0.4	0.2
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		1.8
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.1/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.3
Angle Min/Max:		15°/15°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		14
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-44L Blackhand API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-44L Blackhand API Data

NS-44LB Blackhand
With an extended barrel and integrated scope the NS-44L Blackhand provides significant advantages over similar pistols when engaging threats at longer ranges.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		1,399
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Pistols
Fire Rate:		170 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		550m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Semi-Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		450 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		450 before 20m
Min Damage:		275 after 125m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3s
Long Reload:		4s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		4
Ammunition Pool:		36
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.75	0.05
	Move:	2.5	0.1
Stand	Still:	1.75	0.1
	Move:	2.5	0.2
Bloom per Shot:		0.4	0.2
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		1.8
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.1/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.3
Angle Min/Max:		15°/15°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		14
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-44LB Blackhand API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-44LB Blackhand API Data

NS-44LG Blackhand
With an extended barrel and integrated scope the NS-44L Blackhand provides significant advantages over similar pistols when engaging threats at longer ranges.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		1,999
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Pistols
Fire Rate:		170 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		550m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Semi-Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		450 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		450 before 20m
Min Damage:		275 after 125m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3s
Long Reload:		4s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		4
Ammunition Pool:		36
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.75	0.05
	Move:	2.5	0.1
Stand	Still:	1.75	0.1
	Move:	2.5	0.2
Bloom per Shot:		0.4	0.2
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		1.8
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.1/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.3
Angle Min/Max:		15°/15°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		14
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-44LG Blackhand API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-44LG Blackhand API Data

NS-44LP Blackhand
With an extended barrel and integrated scope the NS-44L Blackhand provides significant advantages over similar pistols when engaging threats at longer ranges.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		Unavailable
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Pistols
Fire Rate:		170 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		550m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Semi-Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		450 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		450 before 20m
Min Damage:		275 after 125m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3s
Long Reload:		4s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		4
Ammunition Pool:		36
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.75	0.05
	Move:	2.5	0.1
Stand	Still:	1.75	0.1
	Move:	2.5	0.2
Bloom per Shot:		0.4	0.2
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		1.8
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.1/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.3
Angle Min/Max:		15°/15°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		14
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-44LP Blackhand API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-44LP Blackhand API Data
Note:		Was given away to inactive players opted in to receive emails regarding PlanetSide 2 marketing.

NS-44L "Ravenous" Blackhand
With an extended barrel and integrated scope the NS-44L Blackhand provides significant advantages over similar pistols when engaging threats at longer ranges.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		Unavailable
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Pistols
Fire Rate:		170 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		550m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Semi-Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		450 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		450 before 20m
Min Damage:		275 after 125m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3s
Long Reload:		4s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		4
Ammunition Pool:		36
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.75	0.05
	Move:	2.5	0.1
Stand	Still:	1.75	0.1
	Move:	2.5	0.2
Bloom per Shot:		0.4	0.2
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		1.8
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.1/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.3
Angle Min/Max:		15°/15°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		14
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-44L "Ravenous" Blackhand API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-44L "Ravenous" Blackhand API Data
Note:		Was available for limited time as part of Ravenous Bundle.

The NS-44L Blackhand is a pistol produced by Nanite Systems, available to all factions. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The Nanite Systems - 44L Blackhand is a modified NS-44 Commissioner, sacrificing magazine size and hip accuracy for vastly increased potency at range through increased muzzle velocity, superior damage fall-off, and pinpoint aimed accuracy.

Unlike the Commissioner, the Blackhand can kill standard infantry in two headshots at any range, though the Blackhand suffers in close quarters with its less accurate hip-fire and minimum 4x scope magnification, and severely punishes inaccuracy with its meager 4-round cylinder.

Attachments

Attachments

Optic
NSP4x (4x) 149 OR 100		The NSP4x is a high quality 4x zoom scope designed specifically for use with the NS-44L Blackhand pistol. More reticles for this scope available, see full article.

Rail
Darklight Flashlight 49 OR 100		The rail mounted Darklight Flashlight can illuminate hostile cloaked infiltrators and dark areas but the light can give away your position. The light can be turned on and off with Toggle Attachment hotkey.
Laser Sight 49 OR 100		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.

This weapon does not have any barrel or ammo type attachments.

 Damage Fall-off

• 450 before 20 meters
• 334 at 84 meters
• 275 at 125 meters

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-20m	20-84m	84-125m
Infantry	Head	2	2	2
	Torso	3(3)	3(3)	4(4)
	Legs	3(3)	4(4)	5(5)
Infiltrator	Head	1	2	2
	Torso	2(2)	3(3)	4(4)
	Legs	3(3)	3(3)	4(4)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	2	3	3
	Torso	4(4)	5(5)	6(6)
	Legs	4(4)	5(5)	6(6)
MAX	Head	12	15	19
	Torso	23(28)	30(38)	37(46)
	Legs	25(31)	34(42)	41(51)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 20m	After 125m
Flash	-	17 (on fire @ 14)	28 (on fire @ 22)
Composite Armor 4	-	22 (on fire @ 18)	36 (on fire @ 29)
Harasser	-	43 (on fire @ 35)	70 (on fire @ 56)
Composite Armor 4	-	52 (on fire @ 42)	84 (on fire @ 68)
Sunderer	-	Immune
Blockade Armor 4	-	Immune
Deployment Shield 4	-	Immune
ANT	-	Immune
Lightning	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Chimera	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Vanguard	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
ESF	-	27 (on fire @ 22)	44 (on fire @ 35)
Composite Armor 4	-	30 (on fire @ 24)	48 (on fire @ 39)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	67 (on fire @ 54)	110 (on fire @ 88)
	Bottom	134 (on fire @ 107)	219 (on fire @ 175)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	77 (on fire @ 62)	126 (on fire @ 101)
	Bottom	154 (on fire @ 123)	251 (on fire @ 201)
Dervish	-	52 (on fire @ 42)	85 (on fire @ 68)
Composite Armor 4	-	58 (on fire @ 46)	94 (on fire @ 75)
Liberator	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Galaxy	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Bastion Weak Point	-	Immune

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the NS-44L Blackhand. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the pistol. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
NS-44L Blackhand Service Ribbon		10 kills

Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals

Medal	Icon	Requirement	Award
No Medal		0 kills	N/A
Copper Medal		10 kills	2
Silver Medal		60 kills	10
Gold Medal		160 kills	20
Auraxium Medal		1,160 kills	200
Medals earned with the NS-44L Blackhand contribute towards the Sidearms directive tree.

Trivia

• The long reload penalty previously occurred if three or more shots were fired, and the animation for opening both sides of the cylinder was needed. It has since been patched so the reload delay only happens if the gun is fully emptied, even if the animation for both sides of the revolver opening plays.

• The NS-44L Blackhand is one of the few weapons which compels the use of an Auxiliary Shield, as with 950 HP an Infiltrator cannot be killed with a single head shot, and one shot to the body only removes the Infiltrator's easily renewable Shield. The Carapace implant also increases an Infiltrator's health, but necessitates the use of either the Regeneration implant or a medical or restoration kit if the infiltrator wishes to recover their own lost health.

History

• April 9th, 2015 Update
  • Added to the live game.
• May 19, 2015 Update
  • Adjusted NS-44L Blackhand: Default cross reticle scope aimpoint.
  • NS-44L Blackhand: Camo now applies in the 3d preview.
• September 7, 2016 Update
  • NS-44L Blackhand min damage from 250 to 275.
• April 5, 2018 Update
  • Max damage range from 5m to 20m
  • Equip time from 250ms to 450ms
  • Hipfire CoF while standing and crouching from 2 to 1.75
  • Hipfire CoF while walking and crouchwalking from 3 to 2.5
• June 12, 2018 Update
  • Max damage range from 8m to 20m.
  • Dev note: This change was proposed in an earlier update, but never made it Live.

See Also

• NS-44L Showdown

Media

NS-44L Blackhand review by Wrel (2015.04.16)