Criminality Roblox Magnum: Stats, Unlock Guide, and Combat Tips

The Magnum in CRIMCORP's Roblox action game Criminality is an Armory-exclusive .44 caliber revolver known for its lethal stopping power. Delivering 51 base body damage and capable of eliminating unarmored players with a single close-range headshot, it functions as a pocket sniper in skilled hands. However, its signature 0.1-second double-action trigger delay and steep recoil create a high skill floor that demands deliberate shot timing.

Criminality Magnum Weapon Overview and Base Statistics

The .44 Magnum was introduced during the v1.0.0 pre-beta update on October 17, 2020. Modeled after the real-world Colt Anaconda, it delivers the second-highest base damage among all standard publicly available handguns in the game, behind only the exceptionally rare 0.01% trash-pile drop Hawkeye.

How to Unlock and Purchase the Magnum

Obtaining the Magnum requires access to the game's Armory vendor rather than standard street dealers. Players have two primary methods to unlock access to the weapon:

1. Reach Level 44 in Standard Mode: Grinding player levels in Criminality's Standard mode grants access to the Magnum once you hit level 44.
2. Purchase the Weaponry (Armory) Gamepass: Available on the Roblox store page for 450 Robux, this gamepass bypasses the level barrier and unlocks the ability to purchase the Magnum and several other tactical firearms instantly.

Even after meeting the unlock conditions, players must physically visit an Armory location on the map and spend $1,200 in-game cash to buy the gun. The map contains two Armory storefronts:

• Armory 1: Positioned across the street from the basketball court and near the cafe area (marked by blue exterior signage).
• Armory 2: Located behind the street buildings across from the pizza shop, adjacent to the junkyard (marked by red exterior signage).

Interacting with the Armory dealer grants a 120-second protection timer against incoming player damage, provided you enter the menu while not already tagged in combat.

Unique Firing Mechanics: The Double-Action Delay

The defining characteristic of the Magnum is its double-action firing mechanism. Unlike standard semi-automatic handguns like the Glock 17 or Desert Eagle, which discharge instantly upon clicking, the Magnum features an approximate 0.1-second trigger pull delay.

Players must press and hold the fire button briefly to cycle the hammer before the round discharges. In earlier development builds (v1.2), developers converted the weapon to an instant semi-automatic trigger, but reverted it back to its double-action hammer mechanics in update v1.3 to maintain its distinct weapon identity.

Because of this slight delay, tracking fast-moving targets at close quarters can feel jarring:

• Predictive Aiming: Rather than clicking when your reticle crosses an enemy, you must lead targets slightly and hold your fire through player movement animations.
• Hipfire and Movement: The weapon retains a tight hipfire rating of 5. Community gameplay footage highlights that jumping while hipfiring helps mitigate vulnerability during the slow cycle rate.
• Vulnerability to Melee Rushers: Because missing a shot or misjudging the 0.1-second hammer pull leaves a wide opening, aggressive opponents wielding blunt weapons like the Fireaxe, Sledgehammer, or Knuckledusters can stun and punish a Magnum user at point-blank range.

Criminality Magnum vs. Desert Eagle (Deagle)

The Desert Eagle serves as the Magnum's closest direct rival in Criminality's sidearm category. While both serve as high-recoil, heavy-caliber handguns, their combat roles diverge significantly.

The Desert Eagle provides greater room for error with an extra round per magazine, slightly more reserve ammunition, and an immediate semi-automatic cycle that makes rapid-fire panic shooting viable. In contrast, the Magnum rewards strict aim discipline: landing a direct headshot at point-blank range eliminates unarmored players instantly, whereas the Deagle requires two consecutive headshots to achieve the same result.

The Inferno Skin and Stat Modifications

While weapon skins in most shooters are purely cosmetic, Criminality introduced gameplay-altering properties to select weapon variants. Introduced in update v2.0.2, the Inferno Magnum skin from weapon crates altered the base firearm's combat performance:

• Damage Over Time: Applying the skin grants burn damage. Following balance adjustments in update v2.2.2, it applies roughly 3 fire damage over a 1-second duration upon hitting an opponent (previously tuned at 5 and 6.66 in earlier patches).
• Headshot Multiplier Boost: The skin increases the standard 2.0x headshot damage multiplier to 2.04x.
• Range Falloff Reduction: The skin provides slightly reduced damage falloff at extended distances, allowing users to deal up to 1.05x more damage at long ranges compared to the standard model.
• Casual Mode Restrictions: Patch v2.2.2 disabled the Inferno skin's ability to ignite downed targets in Casual mode to curb griefing.

Combat Tactics for Sector-07

The Magnum performs best at mid-range encounters where you can utilize cover between shots. At longer distances, heavy damage drop-off prevents it from rivaling dedicated rifles like the Scout, Mare, or BFG-50, but it easily punishes retreating opponents. If a melee brawl goes south and the enemy attempts to flee, a single well-placed Magnum torso or headshot will immediately finish them off.

Because the weapon holds only 6 rounds in the cylinder and 18 in reserve, ammunition management is critical. Carrying a secondary close-range option—such as a fast-firing submachine gun (like the UMP-45 or MP7) or a reliable melee tool—ensures you are not caught defenseless during the 3-second cylinder reload.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Magnum one-shot players with full armor?

No. The Magnum's one-shot headshot capability applies to unarmored targets at close range. Enemies equipped with Tier-2 or Tier-3 helmets and vests will survive a single headshot due to the weapon's 0.52 armor penetration rating, requiring follow-up body shots to finish.

Where do I buy Magnum ammo in Criminality?

Magnum ammunition can be replenished at Armory supply points. Refilling ammunition at an Armory dealer ensures standard pricing, whereas third-party or off-site restocks may carry inflated costs.

Does the Armory Gamepass give you free Magnums?

No. The Armory Gamepass (450 Robux) only removes the level requirement to access the Armory's restricted catalog. You must still pay the in-game fee of $1,200 cash at the vendor each time you purchase the weapon.

Why does my gun feel like it has input lag when firing?

This is not connection latency; it is the built-in 0.1-second double-action hammer pull mechanism. The trigger must be held briefly before the revolver fires each bullet.