Fallout 76 – Dom Pedro Weapon Guide: Stats, Mods, Crafting

The Dom Pedro is one of the standout weapons added in the Burning Springs update for Fallout 76. If you've seen the Fallout TV show, you might recognize it instantly — it's the signature revolver carried by The Ghoul. In-game, it fills the role of a heavy-hitting pistol with big stopping power, strong customization, and a unique vibe that sets it apart from normal sidearms.

What Kind of Weapon Is the Dom Pedro?

Dom Pedro is a ranged pistol, but unlike the usual sidearms, it behaves more like a compact hand cannon. It fires powerful beam-type projectiles, has noticeable recoil, and rewards players who prefer high-impact shots rather than fast-firing spam weapons.

Think of it as a revolver on steroids — simple loadout, big hits, and lots of room for modding.

Stats Overview — How Strong Is It Really?

Here are the key base stats:

• Damage: 124 / 158 / 202 / 257 (per level 20 / 30 / 40 / 50)
• Ammo: .50 Ultracite or .308 Ultracite
• Magazine: 4 rounds
• Fire Rate: 7
• Range: 78
• Accuracy: 50
• AP Cost: 28
• Weight: 6.05

The weapon also has:

• +150% critical bonus
• Small stagger
• 10s reload time (base)
• Loud firing sound

The damage numbers are impressive for a pistol, but the small magazine and long reload mean you need to make every shot count. Builds that boost pistol damage, crits, or sneak attacks will see the biggest payoff.

Ammo Types — .50 vs .308

Dom Pedro supports two calibers:

.50 (Ultracite)

• Standard ammo
• More stable recoil
• Straightforward to use

.308 (Ultracite)

• Higher recoil
• Multiple special receivers with different bonuses (weak-point, torso damage, prime versions)
• Good for players who prefer rifle-style damage scaling

Both ammo types have high-end options (“Prime”), giving +65% damage to Scorched.

How to Get or Craft the Dom Pedro

You can craft Dom Pedro at any Weapons Workbench, but only after unlocking it through:

Season 23 – “Blood x Rust”

• Purchased for 75 Scrip on Page 7 of the season reward track
• Once unlocked, you can craft level 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 versions

Crafting Material Requirements (example)

(Varies based on weapon level)

• Adhesive: 3–8
• Oil: 3–8
• Screws: 8–14
• Steel: 21–28
• Wood: 8–15

Crafting is straightforward — nothing exotic required until you start building Prime receivers, which demand Ultracite and Flux.

And if you ever need a little boost on materials or gear while working toward your Dom Pedro, plenty of players simply buy fallout 76 items cheap from U4GM to speed things up without the grind.

Weapon Mods & Variants — The Real Strength of Dom Pedro

This weapon has one of the largest mod pools of any pistol in the game. Here's a simple breakdown so players know what matters most.

Receivers

You can choose between:

• .50 receivers (standard, high-velocity, torso-damage, Prime)
• .308 receivers (multiple variants including weak-point, torso-damage, Prime)

Prime receivers use Ultracite ammo and give +65% damage to Scorched.

Barrels

• Long barrel – more recoil, slower aim, but better accuracy
• Stub barrel – faster draw, better hip-fire
• Short barrel – default

Choose based on whether you want tighter ADS or quick-draw gameplay.

Grips

Grips offer recoil control, hip-fire accuracy, or melee damage. 
If you want stability, look for:

• Aligned / Forceful / Stabilized grips

If you enjoy pistol-whipping enemies (yes, really):

• Bruising or Precise recoil grips give melee bonuses.

Magazines

This category is extremely important:

• Hardened Six → +2 ammo, slower reload
• Swift Six → +2 ammo, faster reload
• Lucky Four / Lucky Six → chance to auto-load bullets (21% or 14%)
• Standard → basic 4-round cylinder

Lucky magazines are great for crit/V.A.T.S. users because the extra bullet procs save reload time.

Special Effects (Legendary-style mods)

These change how the gun behaves entirely:

• Explosive – projectiles explode
• Penetrating – shots pierce up to 3 enemies
• Explosive-Penetrating – combines both effects (with drawbacks)

These are the mods that turn Dom Pedro into a crowd-control monster.

How Does Dom Pedro Compare to Other Pistols?

Dom Pedro's strengths:

• Higher base damage than common pistols
• Flexible ammo options
• Huge mod variety
• Large crit multiplier
• Powerful explosive/penetrating options
• Iconic style (yes, it matters)

Weaknesses:

• Only 4–6 rounds per magazine
• Long reload animation
• Loud sound (bad for sneaky players)
• Noticeable recoil depending on receiver/barrel

Compared to other revolvers like the Western Spirit or single-action pistols, Dom Pedro hits harder and scales better with mods, but reload management becomes a core part of the playstyle.

If you ever feel like upgrading your loadout faster so Dom Pedro shines even more, some players simply stock up on extra fallout 76 caps to smooth out the whole process without the hassle.

Is It Tied to a Specific Update or Season?

Yes. 
Dom Pedro was introduced with the Burning Springs update and released in:

Season 23 – Blood x Rust

You can't get it before this season. Once obtained, it's permanently craftable.

Lore: Why Is It Called Dom Pedro?

In Fallout 76, Dom Pedro is described as the signature revolver of The Ghoul from the Fallout TV series. 
According to the behind-the-scenes notes:

• Based on the MTs255 revolving shotgun
• Previously called the Hand Cannon during PTS testing
• Renamed to Dom Pedro in a later test patch

It's both a lore weapon and a cosmetic tribute to the show.

Best Builds & Play-Styles

Dom Pedro pairs extremely well with:

✔ V.A.T.S. crit builds

• High critical bonus (+150%)
• Lucky magazines help maintain uptime
• Explosive mods do great AoE

✔ Sneak pistol builds

• Works well with Covert Operative & Follow Through
• Big opening damage if you land headshots

✔ Heavy pistol / gunslinger builds

• Benefit from Tank Killer for penetration
• Recoil perks help make the gun feel smoother

Play-style tips

• Always reload during downtime — the reload is long
• Consider Swift Six or Lucky Four to reduce reload pressure
• Use .308 HV if you want better weak-point damage
• Explosive mods turn the gun into a multi-target tool

Summary

Dom Pedro is a stylish, powerful, and highly customizable revolver that can fit into many builds if you're willing to manage its reload time. With two ammo types, multiple mod paths, and explosive/penetrating effects, it's one of the most flexible pistols in Fallout 76.

If you loved the Ghoul in the TV series or simply want a high-impact hand cannon, Dom Pedro is absolutely worth crafting and modding.