Talk:Day 71-80/@comment-112.198.103.112-20150531125921/@comment-98.221.3.160-20150604180315

Yeah, but they are recent inventions. Between magic, adjustments from jobs and levels, blessings from gods, and the low tech level of the firearms (around flintlock designs if not earlier) they just aren't that great. Mostly it's a rich man's hobby to own and operate one, or maybe as a weapon for someone who doesn't have a combat class. Keep in mind that people are crazy tough due to stacking bonuses from various jobs, and that Rou survived being stabbed in the heart as a minor annoyance.

Magic guns that fire spells or alchemical bullets, on the other hand, are fairly powerful with at least two stated jobs to support them and a god that can give out blessings. But they are also rare, typically given out as rewards for conquering dungeon bosses under tough conditions.

Rou eventually invents a substitute for his lower ranked soldiers to utilize. Though I can't seem to find the side story where they first get mentioned. It's a customized version of his black skeleton that fires exploding bones at people. I'll see if I can find the side story... I know the one with Rai talks about them.