Distortion vs Shotgun
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The numbers say
Shotgun hits harder per shot — 80 vs 7 (a 73 point gap).
Distortion fires faster — roughly 2.5 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 ~18/s for Distortion.
Shotgun is the cheaper unlock (20 Keys vs 700 Keys).
| Stat | Distortion | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | 700 Keys | 20 Keys |
| Damage | 7.0x5 | 8x10 → 2.5x10 (falloff) |
| Fire Rate | 0.40s | 0.70s |
| Ammo | 77 | 7 / 35 |
| 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).
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.