Crossbow vs Shotgun
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The numbers say
Shotgun hits harder per shot — 80 vs 37.5 (a 42.5 point gap).
Shotgun fires faster — roughly 1.4 shots/sec vs 1.0 for Crossbow.
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Shotgun comes out ahead at ~114/s vs ~38/s for Crossbow.
Shotgun is the cheaper unlock (20 Keys vs 35 Keys).
| Stat | Crossbow | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | 35 Keys | 20 Keys |
| Damage | 37.5 | 8x10 → 2.5x10 (falloff) |
| Fire Rate | 1.00s | 0.70s |
| Ammo | 1/20 | 7 / 35 |
| Reload | 1.15s | — |
Crossbow
The Crossbow is a primary weapon that is frequently used as an alternative to the Sniper. It has perfect accuracy while hip-firing, faster movement speed, and the ability to bypass Katana. The Crossbow has one ammo in the magazine, but since the reload speed is so fast, this is not a detriment to the player.
Standard rarity.
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.