Energy Rifle vs Shotgun
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The numbers say
Shotgun hits harder per shot — 80 vs 20 (a 60 point gap).
Energy Rifle fires faster — roughly 3.3 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 ~67/s for Energy Rifle.
Shotgun is the cheaper unlock (20 Keys vs 425 Keys, Energy Bundle).
| Stat | Energy Rifle | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | 425 Keys, Energy Bundle | 20 Keys |
| Damage | 20 | 8x10 → 2.5x10 (falloff) |
| Fire Rate | 0.30s | 0.70s |
| Ammo | ∞ | 7 / 35 |
| Reload | — | — |
Energy Rifle
The Energy Rifle is a slightly slow automatic weapon that fires energy beams that bounce off walls. It serves as a somewhat oppressive weapon with its relatively short cooldown and infinite ammo.
Prime 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.