Shotgun

Buy from the Forest Island weapon stock after the green Radar route is unlocked.

• Available at: Forest Island
• Observed price: $150

Starts at 3 damage per pellet. Total damage depends on how many projectiles in the spread connect.

• Base damage: 3 per pellet
• Magazine: 2 shells
• Extended magazine: Not supported
• Prioritize damage only if you can keep the target inside the spread; carry another weapon for distant targets.

The weapon component stores thirteen damage states. The first cost is zero because it represents the base state; each following amount is the cost attached to that upgraded state.

• Damage: 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 11 → 13 → 15 → 20 → 24 → 28
• State costs: $0 → $20 → $30 → $40 → $200 → $250 → $300 → $1,500 → $2,500 → $3,000 → $4,240 → $6,120 → $8,340

Attachment compatibility and stock change by weapon and island. These are the effects shown by the in-game attachment descriptions.

• Compensator — moderately reduces recoil.
• Suppressor — significantly reduces recoil.
• Extended Mag — increases the number of rounds in the magazine.
• Laser Sight — shows where the weapon is pointing and makes hipfire easier.
• Red Dot Sight — makes targets easier to hit while aiming.
• Sniper Scope — makes distant targets easier to hit while aiming.
• Iron Sight — removes the currently attached sight.

The shotgun is strongest when the target is close and large enough for the spread to connect. Reposition before firing if an NPC, explosive object or teammate is in the line.

• Use open deck space.
• Wait for a clean close-range window.
• Carry a ranged alternative for birds and distant bosses.