shotgun seems weak

[hellatze]

at certain range the bullet just disapear. and deal low damage, you probably use melle instead. SMG do better than shotgun

[VideogameAddiction]

If not firing up close, then yes, they will be weak.

[hellatze]

Originally posted by VideogameAddiction:

If not firing up close, then yes, they will be weak.

only good at low level. then useless in late. so i guess more perk to use

[Mithrandir]

If you think they're only good at low level, you should try an auto-shotgun with 20+ rounds vs strong zeds rushing you while fully perked for shotguns.

[Daffy]

first we need to find out what you define as *late game* i am on gamestage 250 or so and the auto shotgun is a beast ( yes i got the perks and mods to support it. )

[Humpenstilzchen]

Shotguns are insanely strong up close, but unfortunately and like in every game their range is unrealistically low. The lethal range of shotties irl is much higher. The choke mod is mandatory imho and yes overall I would agree that a smg or assault rifle is still better because of the added range, acuracy, firerate and magazine capacity.

[jynx]

Originally posted by Humpenstilzchen:

Shotguns are insanely strong up close, but unfortunately and like in every game their range is unrealistically low. The lethal range of shotties irl is much higher. The choke mod is mandatory imho and yes overall I would agree that a smg or assault rifle is still better because of the added range, acuracy, firerate and magazine capacity.

Maxed auto shotguns FTW. Nothing else says GTFO like one.

[hellatze]

Originally posted by Humpenstilzchen:

Shotguns are insanely strong up close, but unfortunately and like in every game their range is unrealistically low. The lethal range of shotties irl is much higher. The choke mod is mandatory imho and yes overall I would agree that a smg or assault rifle is still better because of the added range, acuracy, firerate and magazine capacity.

and range also rapid fire. peneltration.

shotgun lacks range.

[Uncle Al]

The range on shotguns is perfectly 'realistic' when the maximum range on a scoped sniper rifle is about 70 meters. It's about relative effectiveness.

For a shotgun to be a really awesome killing weapon you do want to tighten the spread, so choke/laser sight/retracting stock is a great combo for improving hipfire accuracy. The run and gun perk also works really well with shotguns, because it tightens spread.

The other way to use them is as a stun stick, especially if you have 3 points in boomstick. Put a duck bill or sawed-off mod on and use it to knock down a room full of zombies then kill them with something else.

Note that there's nothing stopping you carrying two shotguns, each modded for a different role.

[Seftak]

Originally posted by hellatze:

Originally posted by Humpenstilzchen:

Shotguns are insanely strong up close, but unfortunately and like in every game their range is unrealistically low. The lethal range of shotties irl is much higher. The choke mod is mandatory imho and yes overall I would agree that a smg or assault rifle is still better because of the added range, acuracy, firerate and magazine capacity.

shotgun lacks range.

No ♥♥♥♥..... Water is wet.

[hellatze]

Originally posted by Seftak:

Originally posted by hellatze:

shotgun lacks range.

No ♥♥♥♥..... Water is wet.

the topic is shotgun have lack range and firerate. oveshadowed by the machine gun, assault rifle, and smg.

no matter how high the damage. you will overun.

also pellet spread tighten is defeat the purposes of shotgun. sniper will do the job

[Seftak]

Originally posted by hellatze:

Originally posted by Seftak:

No ♥♥♥♥..... Water is wet.

the topic is shotgun have lack range and firerate. oveshadowed by the machine gun, assault rifle, and smg.

no matter how high the damage. you will overun.

also pellet spread tighten is defeat the purposes of shotgun. sniper will do the job

The shotgun is the strongest firearm in the game.... You clearly never seriously tried using it. Sure if you tried shooting at enemies 50 blocks away then throw a tantrum and come here complaining you will never understand.

[hellatze]

Originally posted by Seftak:

Originally posted by hellatze:

the topic is shotgun have lack range and firerate. oveshadowed by the machine gun, assault rifle, and smg.

no matter how high the damage. you will overun.

also pellet spread tighten is defeat the purposes of shotgun. sniper will do the job

The shotgun is the strongest firearm in the game.... You clearly never seriously tried using it. Sure if you tried shooting at enemies 50 blocks away then throw a tantrum and come here complaining you will never understand.

toxic. i just stating that shotgun need buff

[Seftak]

Originally posted by hellatze:

Originally posted by Seftak:

The shotgun is the strongest firearm in the game.... You clearly never seriously tried using it. Sure if you tried shooting at enemies 50 blocks away then throw a tantrum and come here complaining you will never understand.

toxic. i just stating that shotgun need buff

You want to buff the strongest weapon??

[hellatze]

Originally posted by Seftak:

Originally posted by hellatze:

toxic. i just stating that shotgun need buff

You want to buff the strongest weapon??

A bit of fire rate or get more shotgun variety.

Yes

[Seftak]

Originally posted by hellatze:

Originally posted by Seftak:

You want to buff the strongest weapon??

A bit of fire rate or get more shotgun variety.

Yes

Auto shotgun with a drum mag.... And what do you mean more variety? We have 4 shotgun types, which covers pretty much everything that exists IRL. Ok they could add a 3 barrels single shot, but would that really make a difference?