<Apply> - Firearms Increases per-shot damage dealt by a firearm. Represents heavier impact energy, better terminal ballistics, and tuned recoil timing. <Mechanics> - Adds to weapon damage before on-hit effects are applied. - Affects standard shots and gun-based skills. - Scales additively with other damage applies unless otherwise noted by item text. <Visibility> - Shown by identify and similar appraisals on firearms as an apply. <Notes> - Does not change accuracy, rate of fire, or ammo use. - Subject to normal caps and balance rules.