Combat shotgun (Fallout 76)

	Fallout 76 weapon Combat Shotgun
	Type Shotgun Damage Damage Level 20: 60 30: 70 40: 80 50: 90 Damage Type Ballistic Attacks Ammo Type Shotgun shell Ammo Cap. 8 Attack Rate 120 rpm 3.2 sec reload Range Short barrel: 25.59 m (83.96 ft) Long barrel: 32.9 m (107.94 ft) -90% damage out of range Accuracy +100 Weapon Modification Slots Receiver Barrel Stock Magazine Sights Muzzle Other Noise Loud Weight 7 Value 65 Technical Editor ID CombatShotgun

 

The combat shotgun is a weapon in Fallout 76.

Background

Main article: Combat shotgun

The combat shotgun was a weapon born out of necessity in a world ravaged by war and resource shortages. Instead of lightweight metal alloys used in eg. the Citykiller, it uses wood and stamped metal sheets that greatly reduce manufacturing costs, while its design maximizes durability without sacrificing the firepower provided by standard 12 gauge shotgun shells. Although it might have seemed antiquated, the combination of firepower, ruggedness, and low price tag resulted in widespread adoption by the United States military. Though early models used a combination drum-and-tube magazine (when placed in the magazine well, the drum would fill the tube with shells), standardized, mass-produced versions used a more conventional magazine placement with a variety of magazine types available.

Its widespread use led to the development of a large variety of modifications, allowing for in-depth customization. These include various optics, ranging from simple iron sight rings, through reflex sights, to night vision and recon scopes, bayonets and compensators, as well as adjustable, pistol-grip tactical stocks from lightweight alloys. To capitalize on this, the military introduced the combat rifle: A combat shotgun rechambered for rifle rounds and without the heat shroud protecting the barrel. Everything else was left in place, including the original magazine well with the drum mount. Despite that, the resulting rifle was as cheap, effective, and popular as the combat shotgun.

Its popularity proved enduring, as working units were salvaged after the Great War and pressed into use by wastelanders of all stripes, including merchant guards, adventurers, raiders, slavers, Gunners, and Talon Company mercs.

Characteristics

The combat shotgun is definitely a step above the double-barreled shotgun, in no small part due to its magazine which holds more than just two shells of ammunition. The combat shotgun also has a higher rate of fire, boasts more damage, and supports more modifications which, among other things, increases its damage, rate of fire, accuracy, and ammunition capacity.

However, the automatic version basically only has the same rate of fire as the semi-automatic version, yet it still loses a lot of damage per shot. This makes the automatic version only worth using when specializing in the Commando perk.

Crafting

Components		Requirements		Products
4 Adhesive 1 Gear 2 Oil 2 Spring 18 Steel 3 Wood 7 Screw		Weapons Workbench Plan: Combat Shotgun		1 Combat Shotgun

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Modifications

All numbers are relative to the base stats.

Receiver

Modifications list ^?

Mod	Effects	Crafting
Prime Receiver	(E) Superior Damage. Bonus Damage to Scorchbeasts and Scorched. Loads Ultracite shotgun shells +25% damage to scorched, scorchbeasts, and the scorchqueen	Components 5 Ultracite 2 Adhesive 4 Gear 4 Nuclear Material 5 Oil 17 Steel 7 Screw 2 Pure Violet Flux 2 Pure Crimson Flux
Automatic Receiver	(E) Improved rate of fire. Inferior Range. Fully automatic attack Range multiplier: -1 Attack speed: +10% Value: +40% Weight: +15%	Components 4 Aluminum 1 Adhesive 2 Gear 2 Oil 8 Steel 4 Screw
Tweaked Automatic Receiver	(E) Improved rate of fire, critical shot damage. Fully automatic attack Range multiplier: -1 Attack speed: +10% Value: +40% Weight: +15%	Components 4 Aluminum 1 Adhesive 2 Gear 2 Oil 2 Silver 8 Steel 4 Screw
Powerful Automatic Receiver	(E) Improved rate of fire, damage. Damage: +25% Value: +40% Weight: +15% Fully automatic attack Range multiplier: -1 Attack speed: +10% Value: +40% Weight: +15%	Components 4 Aluminum 1 Adhesive 2 Gear 4 Nuclear Material 2 Oil 8 Steel 4 Screw
Focused Automatic Receiver	(E) Improved rate of fire, hip-fire accuracy. Accuracy (hipfire): +12.5% Accuracy (sighted): +5% Sight transition: -1.5% Value: +20% Weight: +5% Fully automatic attack Range multiplier: -1 Attack speed: +10% Value: +40% Weight: +15%	Components 4 Aluminum 1 Adhesive 2 Gear 2 Oil 4 Rubber 8 Steel 4 Screw
Standard Receiver	(E) Standard.	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Gear 2 Oil 8 Steel 4 Screw
Calibrated Receiver	(E) Superior critical shot damage. Accuracy: +10% Critical damage: +34% Value: +40% Weight: +30%	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Gear 2 Oil 2 Silver 8 Steel 4 Screw
Vicious Receiver	(E) Improved hip-fire accuracy, critical shot damage. Accuracy (hipfire): +12.5% Accuracy (sighted): +5% Sight transition: -1.5% Value: +20% Weight: +5%	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Gear 2 Oil 4 Rubber 2 Silver 8 Steel 4 Screw
Hardened Receiver	(E) Superior damage. Damage: +50% Value: +40% Weight: +30%	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Gear 4 Nuclear Material 2 Oil 8 Steel 4 Screw
Severe Receiver	(E) Improved damage, critical shot damage. Damage: +25% Value: +40% Weight: +15%	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Gear 4 Nuclear Material 2 Oil 2 Silver 8 Steel 4 Screw
Refined Receiver	(E) Improved hip-fire accuracy, damage. Damage: +25% Value: +40% Weight: +15% Accuracy (hipfire): +12.5% Accuracy (sighted): +5% Sight transition: -1.5% Value: +20% Weight: +5%	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Gear 4 Nuclear Material 2 Oil 4 Rubber 8 Steel 4 Screw
True Receiver	(E) Superior hip-fire accuracy. Accuracy (hipfire): +25% Accuracy (sighted): +10% Sight transition: -3% Value: +40% Weight: +30%	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Gear 2 Oil 4 Rubber 8 Steel 4 Screw
Scorched Killer's Receiver	(E) 50% more damage against Scorched, 20% less against everything else. AttackDamage: -20% AttackDamage: +50% (Scorched only) Value: +100% Weight: +20%	Components 17 Ultracite 7 Crystal 6 Fiberglass 7 Adhesive 13 Gold 17 Nuclear Material

Barrel

Modifications list ^?

Mod	Effects	Crafting
Standard Long Barrel	(E) Superior Range. Range: 9*base Accuracy: +10% Recoil: -7.5% Value: +20% Weight: +20%	Components 1 Adhesive 8 Steel 4 Screw
True Long Barrel	(E) Superior range, hip-fire accuracy. Accuracy (hipfire): +25% Accuracy (sighted): +10% Sight transition: -3% Value: +40% Weight: +30% Range: 9*base Accuracy: +10% Recoil: -7.5% Value: +20% Weight: +20%	Components 1 Adhesive 4 Rubber 8 Steel 4 Screw
Stabilized Long Barrel	(E) Superior Range and Recoil. Recoil: -25% Value: +40% Weight: +30% Range: 9*base Accuracy: +10% Recoil: -7.5% Value: +20% Weight: +20%	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Spring 8 Steel 4 Screw
Aligned Long Barrel	(E) Superior Range. Improved recoil and hip-fire accuracy. Accuracy (hipfire): +12.5% Accuracy (sighted): +5% Sight transition: -1.5% Value: +20% Weight: +5% Range: 9*base Accuracy: +10% Recoil: -7.5% Value: +20% Weight: +20%	Components 1 Adhesive 4 Rubber 2 Spring 8 Steel 4 Screw
Standard Short Barrel	(E) Standard. Range: 6*base Accuracy: +5% Recoil: -5% Value: +10% Weight: +10%	Components 1 Adhesive 4 Steel 2 Screw
True Short Barrel	(E) Superior hip-fire accuracy. Accuracy (hipfire): +25% Accuracy (sighted): +10% Sight transition: -3% Value: +40% Weight: +30% Range: 6*base Accuracy: +5% Recoil: -5% Value: +10% Weight: +10%	Components 1 Adhesive 4 Rubber 4 Steel 2 Screw
Stabilized Short Barrel	(E) Superior Recoil. Recoil: -25% Value: +40% Weight: +30% Range: 6*base Accuracy: +5% Recoil: -5% Value: +10% Weight: +10%	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Spring 4 Steel 2 Screw
Aligned Short Barrel	(E) Improved recoil and hip-fire accuracy. Accuracy (hipfire): +12.5% Accuracy (sighted): +5% Sight transition: -1.5% Value: +20% Weight: +5% Range: 6*base Accuracy: +5% Recoil: -5% Value: +10% Weight: +10%	Components 1 Adhesive 4 Rubber 2 Spring 4 Steel 2 Screw

Stock

Modifications list ^?

Mod	Effects	Crafting
Standard Stock	(E) Standard. Recoil: -10% Accuracy (sighted): +25% Stability: +20% Value: +20% Weight: +30%	Components 4 Aluminum 3 Adhesive 1 Rubber 2 Spring 4 Screw
True Short Stock	(E) Superior hip-fire accuracy. Accuracy (hipfire): +25% Accuracy (sighted): +10% Sight transition: -3% Value: +40% Weight: +30% Recoil: -10% Accuracy (sighted): +25% Stability: +20% Value: +20% Weight: +30%	Components 1 Adhesive 4 Rubber 3 Wood 4 Screw
Aligned Stock	(E) Improved recoil and hip-fire accuracy. Accuracy (hipfire): +12.5% Accuracy (sighted): +5% Sight transition: -1.5% Value: +20% Weight: +5% Recoil: -10% Accuracy (sighted): +25% Stability: +20% Value: +20% Weight: +30%	Components 4 Aluminum 3 Adhesive 4 Rubber 4 Spring 4 Screw
Precise Stock	(E) Improved Bash damage and hip-fire accuracy. Accuracy (hipfire): +12.5% Accuracy (sighted): +5% Sight transition: -1.5% Value: +20% Weight: +5% Bashing damage: ? Value: +30% Weight: +15% Recoil: -10% Accuracy (sighted): +25% Stability: +20% Value: +20% Weight: +30%	Components 1 Adhesive 4 Rubber 3 Wood 4 Screw
Stabilized Stock	(E) Superior Recoil. Recoil: -25% Value: +40% Weight: +30% Recoil: -10% Accuracy (sighted): +25% Stability: +20% Value: +20% Weight: +30%	Components 4 Aluminum 3 Adhesive 1 Rubber 4 Spring 4 Screw
Forceful Full Stock	(E) Improved Bash damage and recoil. Bashing damage: ? Value: +30% Weight: +15% Recoil: -10% Accuracy (sighted): +25% Stability: +20% Value: +20% Weight: +30%	Components 4 Aluminum 3 Adhesive 1 Rubber 4 Spring 4 Screw
Bruising Short Stock	(E) Superior Bash damage. Bashing damage: ? Value: +40% Weight: +30% Recoil: -10% Accuracy (sighted): +25% Stability: +20% Value: +20% Weight: +30%	Components 1 Adhesive 3 Wood 4 Screw

Magazine

Modifications list ^?

Mod	Effects	Crafting
Drum Magazine	(E) Superior ammo capacity. Capacity: +50% Reload speed: -20% AP cost: +10% Sight transition: +3% Value: +40% Weight: +30%	Components 1 Adhesive 3 Spring 7 Steel 3 Screw
Stinging Magazine	(E) Improved armor penetration, ammo capacity. Capacity: +25% AP cost: +5% Sight transition: +3% Value: +30% Weight: +15% Penetrating: Ignores 20% of target armor. AP cost: +10% Value: +30% Weight: +15%	Components 2 Black Titanium 1 Adhesive 3 Spring 7 Steel 3 Screw
Swift Magazine	(E) Improved reload speed, ammo capacity. Capacity: +25% AP cost: +5% Sight transition: +3% Value: +30% Weight: +15% Reload speed: +5% → 30% (scales to lvl. 50) AP cost: -5% Value: +10% Weight: +5%	Components 4 Copper 1 Adhesive 3 Spring 7 Steel 3 Screw
Perforating Magazine	(E) Superior armor penetration. Penetrating: Ignores 40% of target armor. AP cost: +20% Value: +40% Weight: +30%	Components 2 Black Titanium 1 Adhesive 3 Spring 7 Steel 3 Screw
Standard Magazine	(E) Standard.	Components 1 Adhesive 3 Spring 7 Steel 3 Screw
Quick Magazine	(E) Superior reload speed. Reload speed: +10% → 60% (scales to lvl. 50) AP cost: -5% Value: +20% Weight: +10%	Components 4 Copper 1 Adhesive 3 Spring 7 Steel 3 Screw
Piercing Magazine	(E) Improved reload speed, armor penetration. Reload speed: +5% → 30% (scales to lvl. 50) AP cost: -5% Value: +10% Weight: +5% Penetrating: Ignores 20% of target armor. AP cost: +10% Value: +30% Weight: +15%	Components 2 Black Titanium 4 Copper 1 Adhesive 3 Spring 7 Steel 3 Screw

Sights

Modifications list ^?

Mod	Effects	Crafting
Standard Sights	(E) Standard.	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Steel
Standard Glow Sights	(E) Standard. Value: +10% Weight: +25%	Components 1 Aluminum 1 Circuitry 1 Fiber Optics 1 Glass 2 Adhesive 4 Nuclear Material 1 Silver 3 Steel 1 Screw
Standard Glow Front Sight Ring	(E) Standard. Value: +10% Weight: +25%	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Nuclear Material 3 Steel
Standard Front Sight Ring	(E) Standard. Value: +5% Weight: +25%	Components 1 Adhesive 2 Nuclear Material 3 Steel
Long Scope	(E) Superior magnification. Adds scope (10x zoom) Accuracy (sighted): +25% Value: +50% Weight: +30% Accuracy (sighted): +25%	Components 2 Glass 2 Adhesive 6 Steel 1 Screw
Long Night Vision Scope	(E) Night vision. Superior magnification. Adds night-vision scope (10x zoom) Accuracy (sighted): +25% Value: +80% Weight: +30% Accuracy (sighted): +25%	Components 3 Aluminum 2 Circuitry 3 Fiber Optics 3 Glass 3 Adhesive 6 Nuclear Material 1 Screw
Long Recon Scope	(E) Tracks targets. Superior magnification. Adds recon scope (10x zoom) Accuracy (sighted): +25% Weight: +35% Accuracy (sighted): +25%	Components 4 Aluminum 2 Circuitry 4 Crystal 4 Fiber Optics 3 Adhesive 7 Nuclear Material 2 Screw
Medium Scope	(E) Better magnification. Adds scope (6x zoom) Accuracy (sighted): +25% Value: +40% Weight: +25%	Components 1 Glass 2 Adhesive 4 Steel 1 Screw
Medium Night Vision Scope	(E) Night vision. Better magnification. Adds night-vision scope (4x zoom) Accuracy (sighted): +25% Value: +60% Weight: +25%	Components 2 Aluminum 1 Circuitry 1 Fiber Optics 2 Glass 2 Adhesive 4 Nuclear Material 1 Silver 1 Screw
Reflex Sight (Dot)	(E) Better focus and sighted accuracy. Adds reflex scope (1.5x zoom) Accuracy: +15% (sighted) AP cost: -15% Sights transition: -10% Value: +25% Weight: +10%	Components 1 Aluminum 1 Glass 1 Adhesive 2 Nuclear Material 1 Silver 1 Screw
Reflex Sight (Circle)	mod_CombatShotgun_SCOPE_reflex_circle_Base	F76 co mod CombatShotgun SCOPE reflex circle Base
Short Scope	mod_CombatShotgun_SCOPE_shortscope_Base	F76 co mod CombatShotgun SCOPE shortscope Base
Short Night Vision Scope	mod_CombatShotgun_SCOPE_shortscope_NV_Base	F76 co mod CombatShotgun SCOPE shortscope NV Base
Short Recon Scope	mod_CombatShotgun_SCOPE_shortscope_Recon_Base	F76 co mod CombatShotgun SCOPE shortscope Recon Base

Muzzle

Modifications list ^?

Mod	Effects	Crafting
Muzzle Brake	mod_CombatShotgun_muzzle_brake_Base	F76 co mod CombatShotgun muzzle brake Base
Compensator	mod_CombatShotgun_muzzle_compensator_Base	F76 co mod CombatShotgun muzzle compensator Base
Large Bayonet	mod_CombatShotgun_muzzle_LargeBayonet_Base	F76 co mod CombatShotgun muzzle LargeBayonet Base
Suppressor	mod_CombatShotgun_muzzle_suppressor_Base	F76 co mod CombatShotgun muzzle suppressor Base

Material

All cosmetic skins are available exclusively through the Atomic Shop.

Name	Image	Description
Free States		Reclaim the wasteland as a Free State with this Combat Shotgun paint.

Locations

• Relatively common higher level drop from Scorched.
• Fairly commonly found at military locations.

References

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