Grenade Launcher vs Shotgun
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The numbers say
Shotgun hits harder per shot — 80 vs 40 (a 40 point gap).
Grenade Launcher 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 ~67/s for Grenade Launcher.
Shotgun is the cheaper unlock (20 Keys vs 425 Keys, Heavy Duty Bundle).
| Stat | Grenade Launcher | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | 425 Keys, Heavy Duty Bundle | 20 Keys |
| Damage | 40 | 8x10 → 2.5x10 (falloff) |
| Fire Rate | 0.60s | 0.70s |
| Ammo | 6/24 | 7 / 35 |
| Reload | 1.80s | — |
Grenade Launcher
The Grenade Launcher is a weapon that rapidly shoots explosive arching projectiles. It can be used as a movement tool, launching the player forward if they hit a wall at the right angle.
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.