Bow vs Shotgun
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The numbers say
Shotgun hits harder per shot — 80 vs 60 (a 20 point gap).
Bow fires faster — roughly 4.0 shots/sec vs 1.4 for Shotgun.
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Bow comes out ahead at ~240/s vs ~114/s for Shotgun.
Bow is the cheaper unlock (15 Keys vs 20 Keys).
| Stat | Bow | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | 15 Keys | 20 Keys |
| Damage | 30 / 37.5 / 45 / 60 (draw stages) | 8x10 → 2.5x10 (falloff) |
| Fire Rate | 0.25s | 0.70s |
| Ammo | 1 / 30 | 7 / 35 |
| Reload | 0.19s | — |
Bow
The Bow is a projectile weapon that mainly provides movement through its double jump passive and short cooldown. It also allows for quick shots with a high fire rate.
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.