Gunblade vs Shotgun
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The numbers say
Shotgun hits harder per shot — 80 vs 45 (a 35 point gap).
Shotgun fires faster — roughly 1.4 shots/sec vs 1.3 for Gunblade.
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Shotgun comes out ahead at ~114/s vs ~60/s for Gunblade.
Shotgun is the cheaper unlock (20 Keys vs 45 Keys).
| Stat | Gunblade | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | 45 Keys | 20 Keys |
| Damage | 45 | 8x10 → 2.5x10 (falloff) |
| Fire Rate | 0.75s | 0.70s |
| Ammo | 12 | 7 / 35 |
| Reload | — | — |
Gunblade
The Gunblade is a weapon that works as a hybrid, meaning it can switch to both a melee and a firearm upon hitting someone, and is mostly used from mid-range to close-range, depending on what mode it is in.
Standard rarity. Hybrid ranged/melee weapon — also has a melee blade combo (35 dmg, 8 stud reach) and a dash.
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.