Starfield Despondent Assassin Unique Rifle
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How to Get Despondent Assassin in Starfield

What type of assassin will you be?

There’s something fascinating about wandering through Akila City. It has a certain charm as if you’re wandering through Firefly. It’s also home to some of Settled Systems’ most interesting and lucrative side quests. One such quest is a side gig you’ll stumble across randomly in the back alleys of Akila City near the central gate by the starport. Here is how to get Despondent Assassin in Starfield.

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Where to Get Despondent Assassin in Starfield

Starfield Davis Wilson
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To get Despondent Assassin in Starfield, you must first complete a series of side quests for Davis Wilson, a security personnel in Akila City. These quests include Defensive Measures, False Positives, and Leader of the Pack. By completing all three, you’ll receive Despondent Assassin as a reward, and it’s a nice little Old Earth Hunting Rifle with a few kickass affixes attached.

The only downside to using an Old Earth Hunting Rifle, even a unique variant of one, is tracking down the rather rare ammunition to keep it running in the field!

Despondent Assassin Stats and Details

Starfield Despondent Assassin Stats
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If you can manage the kick of an Old Earth Hunting Rifle, this little beauty packs a punch. With a relatively high damage output made even better when both aiming and fighting human enemies, Despondent Assassin will tackle most enemies throughout an entire playthrough.

  • Weapon Type: Rifle
  • Damage Type: Physical
  • Damage: 34
  • Ammunition Type: 9x39MM
  • Magazine Size: 12
  • Fire Rate: 40
  • Range: 78
  • Accuracy: 86.8%
  • Mass: 2.95
  • Value: 18048
  • Mod Slot 1: Small Magazine
  • Mod Slot 2: High Powered
  • Rare Effects:
    • Demoralizing – There is a small chance to demoralize the target.
    • Hitman – +15% damage when aiming down sights.
    • Anti-Personnel – +10% additional damage against human enemies.
  • Item ID: 14920B

Whether you’re an avid collector of unique rifles in Starfield or simply want a powerful weapon to help you tackle the main questline, Despondent Assassin will quickly become your go-to rifle!

If you want another unique weapon to help you take down Spacers or Crimson Fleet, then look no further than Terror Inflictor. It’s a powerful secondary weapon that pairs well with Despondent Assassin!


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Brandon began writing in 2012, for websites such as OnlySP, before transitioning to digital marketing in 2016 to learn the ins and outs of SEO. In mid-2023, Brandon returned to write strategy guides for Prima Games, IGN, DualShockers, and more, with a focus on ARPGs, RPGs, and Survival games. His past coverage includes Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Starfield, Skull and Bones, and many more!