Distortion vs Permafrost
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The numbers say
Permafrost hits harder per shot — 14 vs 7 (a 7 point gap).
| Stat | Distortion | Permafrost |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | 700 Keys | 700 Keys |
| Damage | 7.0x5 | 14 per bullet (2-round burst) |
| Fire Rate | 0.40s | Burst |
| Ammo | 77 | — |
| Reload | — | — |
Distortion
The Distortion is a contraband weapon that is somewhat similar to the Shotgun. It shoots 5 bullets at once, which deals splash damage. Each individual bullet deals 7 damage, and there is no damage dropoff. There is a decent amount of spread, so hitting shots from further away is more difficult.
Contraband rarity. Fires a 5-pellet spread (7 dmg each). Right-click creates a pulling vortex (12 stud radius, 30s cooldown).
Permafrost
The Permafrost is a submachine gun that fires in a 2-round burst. Its bullets slow down enemies, making it very useful for closing distances.
Contraband rarity. On-hit slow (up to -50% move speed) and a freeze ability. Full stat sheet (reload, magazine, range) not yet confirmed from an official source — flagged for follow-up.