Thumper Shotgun

Thumper Shotgun is a shotgun-style weapon that fires 9 pellets per shot, dealing 18 Shotgun Pellet damage and 14 Acid damage per pellet. If every pellet connects, it can deal up to 288 total damage before accounting for weaknesses or resistances. Because part of its damage is Acid, it benefits against targets that are not resistant to that type, and it can be especially effective for surprise attacks when used at close range.

It is notable for arriving at a point in progression where it is already highly practical. It has no biometric lock, holds 6 shots, and can be maintained sustainably once the player has access to Ammo Stations and the materials needed for repairs. By the time it can be crafted, the weapon is already versatile enough to serve as a strong general-purpose firearm rather than a niche option.

In combat, its biggest strength is burst damage. At this stage of the game, it can deliver some of the highest single-attack damage available, especially for stealth openings. The main limitation is range, since its full damage depends on landing multiple pellets at close distance. Like other shotgun weapons, its effectiveness drops quickly when enemies are too far away for most of the pellets to connect.

Its only significant drawback is repair cost. The weapon requires a semi-rare item to restore durability, but this becomes much less of a problem once the Intermediate Gun Repair Kit can be traded for, allowing the Thumper Shotgun to remain fully sustainable over time. In practice, this makes it a strong long-term choice rather than a disposable midgame upgrade.

• Fires 9 pellets per shot
• Deals 18 Shotgun Pellet damage and 14 Acid damage per pellet
• Potential maximum of 288 total damage if all pellets hit
• 6-shot capacity
• No biometric lock
• Particularly strong for sneak attacks and close-range burst damage
• Repair becomes sustainable once Intermediate Gun Repair Kits are available