Burst Rifle vs Shotgun
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The numbers say
Shotgun hits harder per shot — 80 vs 20 (a 60 point gap).
Burst Rifle fires faster — roughly 1.7 shots/sec vs 1.4 for Shotgun.
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Shotgun comes out ahead at ~114/s vs ~33/s for Burst Rifle.
Shotgun is the cheaper unlock (20 Keys vs 25 Keys).
| Stat | Burst Rifle | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | 25 Keys | 20 Keys |
| Damage | 20 → 5 (falloff) | 8x10 → 2.5x10 (falloff) |
| Fire Rate | 0.60s | 0.70s |
| Ammo | 12 / 60 | 7 / 35 |
| Reload | 1.60s | — |
Burst Rifle
The Burst Rifle is a weapon that excels in giving quick damage in 3 short bursts. It is a strong side-grade to the Assault Rifle for those who prefer hitting and running rather than shooting upfront.
Body damage was reported nerfed 20→18 in the March 2026 "Lucky Update" — pending confirmation against current patch notes.
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.