Weapons
Shotgun — Weapon Guide | Burglin' Gnomes
A close-range firearm with 7 shells and 20 pellets per shot. It is stronger at short range than a normal gun but easier to waste. Use it only when the target is close and the escape line is known. Spread makes sloppy shots expensive.
Shotgun quick facts
CategoryWeapons
TypeHouse weapon
PriorityVery high when found
How to get itHouse weapon: rare heavy firearm from weapon-style spawns and storage routes.
Property7 shells
Property20 pellets per shot
PropertyBest at close range
Where to find Shotgun
Use it only when the target is close and the escape line is known. Spread makes sloppy shots expensive.
Human HouseThe active run area where the team completes five generated tasks, steals useful loot, finds weapons, and extracts before time runs out.Weapon SafeSpecial weapon-storage route tied to Unlock weaponsafe and high-value firearms or heavy weapons.Garage and ShedHeavy storage areas for tools, explosives, vehicle parts, chainsaw routes, garage remote tasks, and late-run material value.
Route tipPrioritize weapon-safe and storage routes if the task list already sends you through those rooms.
Route tipDo not spend the whole day hunting it when three tasks are still unfinished.
Recipes that craft or use Shotgun
A close-range firearm with 7 shells and 20 pellets per shot. It is stronger at short range than a normal gun but easier to waste.
Guide for using Shotgun
Weapons, gear, and gadget crafting directoryCompare equipment slots, weapon use, mobility gear, and route tools before spending materials.How to use Shotgun in a run
Where to find Shotgun
Treat Shotgun as a rare house weapon. Check weapon-safe routes and heavy storage areas, then leave the search if the route becomes unsafe.
How to use Shotgun
Use it at close range against major threats. Because each shot consumes one of only seven shells, it is poor for random object testing.