Red Dead Redemption: All Shotguns

Key Takeaways

• Blunderbuss is incredibly powerful against the undead in the Undead Nightmare DLC, despite its slow reload speed.
• Sawed-off shotguns offer tremendous power, but at the expense of accuracy and capacity.
• Semi-automatic shotguns are powerful, but less accurate, but have a faster rate of fire and require practice.

Shotguns are one of the most popular weapons in open world western games. red dead redemptionKnown for its ability to fire multiple shots in short succession. They are generally fast to reload, but cannot hold large magazines.

There are five shotguns that players can obtain. red read repaymentEach has its own benefits, such as unlocking achievements or improving the player's combat abilities. Four of these are available in the main game, and are becoming clear favorites among fans of the game due to their reliability and reload speed. This list focuses on each gun's firing capabilities and use in combat scenarios.

5 blunderbuss

DLC Exclusive Items

• Power: High-Very High
• Reload Speed: Low
• Range: Normal
• Rate: low
• Capacity: 1

Blunderbuss is an excellent weapon for killing undead, but undead nightmare Players of the base game will not be able to benefit from this DLC, as it is not available in regular single-player mode.

Blunderverse can kill all undead at once, and can even kill multiple undead at once if they are close together. It is a weapon worth carrying because it has high power even when fired against humans. That said, the slow reload speed means players have to be careful when shooting and plan their moves in advance.

4 Sawed-Off Shotgun

Powerful but inaccurate

• Strength: High
• Reload Speed: Medium
• Range: very low
• Rate: High
• Capacity: 2

Most players won't go out of their way to get a sawed-off shotgun. Very powerful, but less accurate. Needless to say, it's small so reloading it can be problematic. However, some players recommend using two at a time, which alleviates reloading issues and creates a very powerful setup.

Players first encounter this gun midway through the game, which can be collected from killed enemies.

3 semi-automatic shotgun

Takes some time to get used to

• Strength: High
• Reload Speed: Medium
• Range: low
• Rate: High
• Capacity: 5

This is certainly not the most accurate weapon in the game, but it can be very powerful, especially at close range. Its ability to spray quickly makes it ideal for intense combat scenarios, especially those looking to kill multiple people at once. Fans of the game often recommend this gun to experienced players, claiming that it takes some getting used to before you can perfect your shooting style.

This gun can be purchased from the gun dealer in Escalera. The base price is $1000, but can be cut in half for high honors, and even lower to $250 if the player wears the Savvy Merchant Outfit. At that price, it's definitely worth buying a semi-automatic shotgun.

2 double barrel shotgun

Perfect for moving targets

• Strength: High
• Reload Speed: Medium
• Range: Short
• Ratio: Normal
• Capacity: 2

This trusty gun is great for bounty hunting and taking down long-distance targets, but its small capacity makes it unsuitable for killing multiple people in a row.

In particular, the double-barreled shotgun is great for shooting moving targets, allowing players to fire two bullets simultaneously by simply tapping the trigger twice. Of course, this means you have to reload immediately, but since the reload speed is average, it's not that inconvenient.

Players can obtain this gun in a variety of ways. They receive the gun after killing Spike Haggerty in the main game, Philip Ross in a side mission, or rescuing his lieutenant in the Tesoro Azul hideout. It can also be purchased from the Armadillo for a starting price of $300, either halved or quartered, depending on the player's reputation or honor.

1 pump action shotgun

Trusted Favorites

• Strength: High
• Reload Speed: Medium
• Range: Short
• Ratio: Normal
• Capacity: 6

The pump action is a fan favorite for many reasons. Its power makes it a great defensive tool for beginners, but its average reload speed and range are also not overwhelming. Players have commented on the cinematic quality of using this gun, along with the immersive sound effects.

The pump action also has the largest ammunition capacity. red dead This shotgun fires an impressive 6 bullets per round. Unfortunately, this is the last weapon that players can unlock in the game's single-player mode, but its excellent quality makes it well worth acquiring.

Most players will obtain this gun during the 'The Truth Will Set You Free' mission in Dutch's Gang. There is also a chance for the player to receive it if they kill Edgar Ross, and there is also an option to reload it if they did not get it on the first attempt.