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Many different weapons become available as you progress through Abyssus. Mastering most or all of these weapons is key to completing successful expeditions. Early on, you can unlock the shotgun, though it may require some skill to find and use effectively.
If you prefer close-range combat and high damage up close, the shotgun is a useful weapon. You might be curious about the best ways to build your shotgun for maximum efficiency. Here’s what you need to know to develop the ideal shotgun setup.
How to Unlock the Shotgun
Unlocking the shotgun is straightforward but requires defeating the mini-boss in the Abandoned Temple. After defeating this boss, proceed to the next room, where you’ll find the shotgun hidden to the side. Pick it up to equip it for your next run.
How the Shotgun Works
The shotgun features both primary and secondary fire modes that share the same ammunition pool.
- Ammo per fire mode: 6 rounds
Unlike other weapons, the shotgun’s firing modes are quite flexible and can be tailored to your build. This makes it more customizable based on your playstyle.
Best Build for the Shotgun
To get the most out of the shotgun, you should get close to enemies, as the damage output is highest at short range. Both primary and secondary fire options are most effective when used in melee range, so avoid staying back in the shadows.
Primary and Secondary Fire Options
When choosing your firing modes, opt for those with high fire rates and good crowd control because you’ll often be in the thick of combat.
| Fire Type | Firing Style | Details | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Full Automatic | Turns your shotgun into a fully automatic weapon, increasing fire rate. | Achieve a quadruple kill with your shotgun. |
| Secondary | Pressure Shot | Stuns enemies upon firing, aiding crowd control. | Travel 1,000 meters with Buckshot’s Knockback ability. |
Be cautious when moving in close—it’s easy to get overwhelmed by enemies quickly, especially in lower levels.
Best Ability
The most powerful ability for the shotgun is the Anchor. Since you’ll often be in close combat, this ability is essential. Use the Anchor to finish off enemies while reloading, especially if they still have HP left.
Best Aspects
In Abyssus, Aspects are randomly generated each run, so your options vary. Nonetheless, if you find certain Aspects, it’s beneficial to equip them when using a shotgun:
| Aspect Category | Weapon Slot | Details | Best Aspects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrier | Primary | Increases your HP in close-range combat, making you more durable. | — |
| Frost | Secondary | Combines well with stun abilities for better crowd control in rooms filled with enemies. | — |
| Tentacles | Ability | Adds allies in the form of tentacles, which helps offset the low fire rate of the shotgun. | Explosives, Ocean’s Embrace |
Best Charms
Since Charms are also randomly generated, pick them up when they appear if they suit your build:
- Gun Meets Face: Increase damage to enemies within 10 meters.
- Bandage: Small chance to prevent damage altogether.
Focusing on these traits enhances your close-range effectiveness with the shotgun, making you a formidable opponent in tight quarters.
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