Shotgun Tips???

[PIzusunklasa]

I know it seems stupid to ask, and i know there possibly might be no other way to use a shotgun in this game.

But i was wondering if there where any like... shotgun tips on how to use one effectively for either all or specific shotguns... Just wondering, but if there are let me know please ;~;

[GahRii]

I enjoy using the XM1014.

Shotguns aren't as effective as other guns obv, but you can still use them. They require you to position yourself correctly.

For example on dust 2 obviously don't go long, and avoid short if possible. Stick to B, and tunnels, you can crush people in there if you're aiming at head height and just spraying with the XM1014.

Try all 3 shotguns and see what works for you. All of the guns in the game are meant to be used to some extent, just because pro's use ak47 & other guns like that doesn't mean they're teh only gun to be used. If you're getting kills, and helping the team in general then use whatever works for you.

[1sleep23]

Step 1: Buy Swag-7.
Step 2: Use Swag-7.
Step 3: ?????
Step 4: Profit!

[Xurievich]

1. have secondary and grenades (flash and smoke) besides ur shotgun
2. If you get an enemy from short to mid range, do the shot, if he's not dead, do : hide shoot hide shoot if you can hide behind smething, if not, keep shooting while moving or change to secondary. If this fail and u still alive, fall back !
3. dont go long range
4.stick with your teammates ,for they can be your human shield or assist xD

[Eno]

Nova is the most effective shotgun on longer ranges. Don't be afraid to use it on medium ranges, as long as you can go behind cover after firing.

[僕の名前 (仮)]

Only one tip: don't miss the shot.

[Fork_Q2]

Was going to post asking for something similar to what the OP asked.

Any decent videos on effective shotgun use anyone could reccomend? I've seen a couple and read some guides, almost all have made totally contrary arguments, there does not appear to be a consensus ("always aim for the chest"/"go for the head", "sawn-off sucks"/"sawn-off needs to be nerfed", "rushing is good"/"always move slowly hugging the enviroment").

[TheAquaticMelon]

the sawed off shotgun is lik a awp for very close range

[m00se #gOILERS]

Remember that you dont need to be right up their asses in order to get a 1 shot kill. From T side apartments to balcony (CT apartments) I often get a 1 shot kill. Just stay heavy on the spam and keep your movement high.

[mint]

if you can learn how to strafe shoot and pre-fire in combination you can be pretty brutal with the shotgun. just try to catch people off guard and keep firing bullets
nova is my favourite cause it has abit more range and bullets than the mag 7

[Not Arbiter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fefm-ro61Rk

[Fork_Q2]

Originally posted by not a bear:

if you can learn how to strafe shoot and pre-fire in combination you can be pretty brutal with the shotgun. just try to catch people off guard and keep firing bullets
nova is my favourite cause it has abit more range and bullets than the mag 7

Originally posted by zealot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fefm-ro61Rk

Cool, thanks for the information and video!

[Lucas]

It really depends on the situation, for example on Dust 2 a shotgun would be a lot more effective at the B site than the A site. This is because B site is a lot more close quarters than A site.

[Habits]

I only have Nova tips since the Nova is my all-around favorite shotgun.

At point blank range, just hit something. You can literally shoot someone in the foot and they'll die if all pellets connect.

At close range, aim for the stomach most of the time. Yes we all know that the head does the most damage, but if you miss that first headshot you are absolutely boned. The stomach has a large surface area and does more damage than the upper chest.

At medium range, it's good to be near cover. That way you can get a quick shot at their stomach, go behind cover as you pump, then quickly pop back out and shoot. Should usually get you a kill in 2-3 hits if your shots connect and depending on the distance.

.....or you can just run-and-gun that sucker on rounds 2 and 3 while listening to some Linkin Park. Hit 10k+ before round 4.



on a bit more serious note after that last thing, prefire into common areas, strafe between shots, and pick your corners. The whole point is to be close and catch them off guard.

[Fork_Q2]

Originally posted by zealot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fefm-ro61Rk

Very educational, sounds like Mag-7 would be my choice for CT, auto-shotty for Terrorist. Avoid sawn-offs, aim for chest, work on my peeking and jump-strafe shooting for Mag-7. Many thanks for that.

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