Plan before you start
When to use this weapon
Compare its price, damage, range and availability before buying it for the creature or boss ahead.- Available at
- Forest Island
- Price
- $150
- Damage
- Close-range pellet spread; effective damage depends on how many pellets connect.
- Combat role
- Burst damage against large targets close to the boat.
How to get it
Buy from the Forest Island weapon stock after the green Radar route is unlocked.
- Available at: Forest Island
- Observed price: $150
Damage and upgrades
Close-range pellet spread; effective damage depends on how many pellets connect.
- Prioritize damage only if you can keep the target inside the spread; carry another weapon for distant targets.
Best use
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.
Related creatures
Fish and encounters that use this item or equipment.
Island and rod routes
Where this entry is used and which rod is paired with it.
Forest Island Guide
The green Radar marker northwest of the Lighthouse, with the default Fishing Rod pool, nine Beginner Lure targets and the Leech Bait story chain.
Rocks Island Guide
The red Radar marker and Professional Lure tier, with a twelve-target weighted pool plus the Tuna-to-Albatross story encounter.
Bosses and quests
Where this item or equipment appears in the route.
The Old Pike Mini-Boss Guide
The optional Beginner Boss Lure encounter also labeled Gammelgäddan in some launch guides.
Giant Piranha Boss Guide
Collect three leeches, receive Leech Bait and return the boss trophy to unlock Desert Island.
Tuna Mini-Boss Guide
Catch Tuna with the $1,200 Professional Boss Lure and preserve the body for the Albatross fight.
Dinnertime & the Leech Route
Complete the lady's request, collect three ground leeches and turn the resulting Leech Bait into the Giant Piranha trophy.
Terrorizing Bird
Turn a Professional Boss Lure into Tuna, use the body as Albatross bait and return the bird's head for Volcano coordinates.
Connected equipment
Items, bait and weapons used in the same route.