Shredshot
A break-action coil gun refitted with extended magazine capacity and rapid-charge ultracapacitors for micro-detonation on impact.
| Type | Science Ranged |
|---|---|
| Damage | 22 |
| Damage Type | Shotgun Pellet |
| Durability | 35 |
| Weight | 8.5 |
| Max Stack | 1 |
| Tier | 5 |
About Shredshot
Shredshot is a Science Ranged in Abiotic Factor. It deals 22 damage of the Shotgun Pellet type. It is a Tier 5 item. It weighs 8.5 per unit. In-game it is described as: "A break-action coil gun refitted with extended magazine capacity and rapid-charge ultracapacitors for micro-detonation on impact."
A science-tier ranged weapon — it draws on the facility's own tech and typically trades conventional ammo for energy or exotic payloads.
Its 22 damage places it mid-pack of the 22 Science Ranged entries tracked here (#15 by raw damage).
Against the enemies catalogued here, 1 is weak to Shotgun Pellet damage — including Zombie — so this is worth carrying before those fights.
Practical notes: it has 35 durability before repair.
Verdict: Overall Shredshot is "a middle-of-the-pack Science Ranged" pick whose Shotgun Pellet damage profile should be matched to enemy weaknesses.
Choosing between weapons: match the damage type to enemy weaknesses — check the enemies database for what each creature resists. Armor matters too, see the armor database for set bonuses.
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