Assault Rifle vs Shotgun
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The numbers say
Shotgun hits harder per shot — 80 vs 12 (a 68 point gap).
Assault Rifle fires faster — roughly 10.0 shots/sec vs 1.4 for Shotgun.
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Assault Rifle comes out ahead at ~120/s vs ~114/s for Shotgun.
Assault Rifle is the cheaper unlock (Free vs 20 Keys).
| Stat | Assault Rifle | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | Free | 20 Keys |
| Damage | 12 → 3 (falloff) | 8x10 → 2.5x10 (falloff) |
| Fire Rate | 0.10s | 0.70s |
| Ammo | 20 / 100 | 7 / 35 |
| Reload | 1.56s | — |
Assault Rifle
The Assault Rifle is a weapon with well-rounded stats, as it functions well at any range. It requires the player to keep their crosshair on their opponents to deal its damage. This is the default primary weapon that the player obtains first when joining the game.
Default starter primary, reliable at all ranges.
Shotgun
The Shotgun is a weapon that excels in close-range combat. Its damage is distance-dependent, meaning the closer you are to your opponent, the more damage you inflict. Each shot fires 10 pellets. Its power shines in tight spaces, allowing you to maximize damage output by getting up close to your targets. Mastering timing and positioning will enable you to unleash devastating attacks and dominate in close-quarters encounters.