Shotgun

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- In-game description

The Shotgun is a close range weapon that uses Buckshot shells as ammunition.

The Shotgun is capable of causing a substantial amount of damage to infantry, as it yields a near one hit kill at closer ranges, featuring a pellet spread that allows it to hit multiple targets in one blast. As such, its strong point comes in during CQC scenarios as trenches and garrison house fights or during night times.
 * Hit and run tactics greatly benefit when using the shotgun, considering its low rate of fire.
 * Range falls short on the weapon, the more distant the user is from their target, the less damage they will deal.
 * With Update 0.32: Trench Warfare, the range of the shotgun got massively nerfed, requiring almost point blank range for one shot capabilities and drastically reducing damage after 5m. It is now outperformed by the SMG in almost every way for the time being.

Crafting
The Shotgun is obtained via production in a Factory.

Historical Reference
The icon appears to be based on the Winchester Model 1912 shotgun.