Shotgun vs Sniper
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The numbers say
Shotgun hits harder per shot — 80 vs 50 (a 30 point gap).
Shotgun fires faster — roughly 1.4 shots/sec vs 0.7 for Sniper.
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Shotgun comes out ahead at ~114/s vs ~33/s for Sniper.
Shotgun is the cheaper unlock (20 Keys vs 75 Keys).
| Stat | Shotgun | Sniper |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | 20 Keys | 75 Keys |
| Damage | 8x10 → 2.5x10 (falloff) | 50 body / reported one-shot headshot |
| Fire Rate | 0.70s | 1.50s |
| Ammo | 7 / 35 | 4 / 12 |
| Reload | — | 1.80s |
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.
Sniper
The Sniper is a weapon which requires good aim. The scope will always have the same magnification effect (depending on the ADS), its scope functioning similarly to an ACOG sight combined with a traditional sniper scope. When used properly, this weapon can be extremely powerful in both long-range and close-range situations, allowing for the usage of versatile tactical options in various combat scenarios.
Movement speed penalty while equipped.