Shotgun

Vulcano

An epic semi-automatic shotgun delivering powerful close-range damage. Widest pellet spread and highest per-shot damage when all pellets connect.

2xHeadshot Multiplier

Weapon Statistics

Base Damage
49.5
Headshot Damage
99
Rate of Fire
100 RPM
Magazine Size
8

Damage Scenarios

No Shield (100 HP)

Shots to Kill
2
Time to Kill
0.60s

Headshots only

With Shield (100/100)

Shots to Kill
4
Time to Kill
1.80s

3 to break shield, 1 for health

Body Shots Only

Shots to Kill
5
Time to Kill
2.40s

No headshots, 100 shield + 100 HP

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Semi-auto fire
  • Widest pellet spread
  • Devastating at point blank

Weaknesses

  • Damage requires all pellets to hit
  • Range-limited

Combat Tips

Shield Strategy

Remember that the 2x headshot multiplier does NOT apply to shields. Against shielded enemies, focus on breaking the shield first (body shots are equally effective), then switch to headshots to maximize damage to their health pool.

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