Cyberpunk 2077: All Shotguns, Ranked

As a seasoned V, I’ve had my fair share of encounters with some truly remarkable firearms in Night City, but these five shotguns have managed to stand out from the crowd. Each one offers a unique blend of power, versatility, and style that caters to different playstyles and preferences.

In Night City, there’s no substitute for the exhilaration of sprinting around with a shotgun, a boomstick, and diving headfirst into intense, gory combat that only Cyberpunk 2077‘s shotguns can deliver. Fortunately for players, they’ll encounter 11 iconic shotguns in Cyberpunk 2077, which they can discover and employ effectively to develop a relentless playstyle where they effortlessly weave through gunfire, taking down most foes who dare challenge V’s renowned mercenary prowess.

To ensure that V and Johnny always stand their ground in combat, players should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the array of shotguns available in Cyberpunk 2077, as they’ll want to arm themselves with the finest among them.

11. Alabai

An Ultra-Violent Shotgun That Shoots Fast, As Heavy as a Tank

Type Power
Attack Speed 4.0
Damage 123
Reload Speed 1.7
Effective Range 9
Weapon Handling 4.5
Magazine Size 15
Effects
  • +85% Headshot Damage Multiplier
  • +25% Armor Penetration
  • +10% Burn Chance
  • 10 Number of projectiles
Iconic Modifiers Grants a chance to inflict a unique burn on the enemy. Shooting an enemy affected by this burn always deals Crit Damage. The more enemies simultaneously affected by this burn, the more Crit Damage you deal but at the cost of accuracy.
  • How to get Alabai: Picked up from the Airdrop at Brave Atlas in Longshore Stacks, Dogtown (Phantom Liberty)

The Alabai Shotgun is designed to offer V a city in flames, as it possesses a distinctive fire effect that increases the Critical Damage taken by affected targets. However, due to the fire effect, additional Critical Damage isn’t particularly effective, and the decrease in accuracy for each burning enemy doesn’t justify its use.

10. Bloody Maria

A Shotgun Which Increases Reload Speed with Dismemberment

Type Power
Attack Speed 1.2
Damage 309
Reload Speed 0.4
Effective Range 12
Weapon Handling 3.3
Magazine Size 8
Effects
  • +85% Headshot Damage Multiplier
  • +25% Armor Penetration
  • +30% Bleeding Chance
  • 6 Number of projectiles
Iconic Modifiers Increases knockdown, bleeding and dismemberment chance. Enemies deprived of their limbs increase your reload speed and Crit Chance.
  • How to get Bloody Maria: Automatically placed in V’s stash after completing Ride Captain Ride, acquired by completing all of Muamar Reyes’ gigs.

Bloodshot Maria boasts an above-average enhancement for her shotgun, improving it slightly beyond the norm. This upgrade boosts her chances of causing knockdown, bleeding, and dismemberment, making her a formidable weapon. However, tearing off limbs solely to reload quicker doesn’t offer substantial benefits in the grand scheme.

9. Mox

Increased Shock and Knockdown Chance When Enemies are Close

Type Power
Attack Speed 0.9
Damage 320
Reload Speed 0.6
Effective Range 12
Weapon Handling 5.5
Magazine Size 8
Effects
  • +85% Headshot Damage Multiplier
  • +25% Armor Penetration
  • 6 Number of projectiles
  • Improves accuracy by changing irregular pellet spread into a more uniform, predictable pattern
Iconic Modifiers Judy’s mods give this shotgun extra lightness and precision. When enemies get close, your Shock and Knockdown chance is increased.
  • How to get Mox: Gifted from Judy after completing Pyramid Song, and it can be found in her apartment in Kabuki, Watson.

In the sprawling metropolis of Night City, I’ve encountered my fair share of characters in Cyberpunk 2077, but none quite compare to Judy. Her trusty shotgun is a testament to her prowess, a weapon that feels as light as a feather yet packs a punch with its pinpoint accuracy. The spread of its shots is tight and precise, making it an ideal tool for taking down enemies in close quarters. What sets this shotgun apart are its advanced features – an increased chance for Shock and Knockdown effects when I’m up close and personal with my foes. It’s a game-changer, no doubt about it.

8. Sovereign

Point Blank Shots Increase Movement and Reload Speeds

Type Power Double-Barrel
Attack Speed 5
Damage 209
Reload Speed 1
Effective Range 8
Weapon Handling 2.7
Magazine Size 2
Effects
  • +85% Headshot Damage Multiplier
  • +75% Armor Penetration
  • +6% Burn Chance
  • 6 Number of projectiles
Iconic Modifiers Guaranteed Crit Hits with point-blank shots. Increased reload speed and movement speed after shooting an enemy in the torso.
  • How to get Sovereign: Crafting Spec from Shinobu Amai in Suspected Organized Crime Activity: Modern Labor Market, found in Willow Street, Japantown, Westbrook.

Individuals who prefer a face-to-face confrontation with their adversaries may find appeal in Sovereign, a potent double-barrel Shotgun. This weapon excels when used at close quarters due to its powerful point-blank shots. Although headshots are advantageous, body shots offer rewards such as faster reload speed and increased movement speed.

7. The Headsman

A Single-Round Shotgun That Behaves Like a Rail Gun

Type Power
Attack Speed 1.2
Damage 194
Reload Speed 0.4
Effective Range 26
Weapon Handling 5.6
Magazine Size 6
Effects
  • +200% Headshot Damage Multiplier
  • +25% Armor Penetration
  • +50% Crit Damage
  • 1 Number of projectiles
Iconic Modifiers Fires a single round instead of pellets. Coupled with a unique scope, this shotgun gains ridiculous accuracy for its range. Headshots momentarily increase reload speed and accuracy and a subsequent headshot deals Crit Damage.
  • How to get The Headsman: Crafting Spec that’s dropped by Militech in Suspected Organized Crime Activity: Privacy Policy Violation in Impala Automatics, North Oak, Westbrook

As a gamer, I can vouch for the precision of my trusty Headshot gun. Unlike other shotguns that scatter bullets, this one fires a single round with an impressive uniformity, making it ideal for medium-range battles. It’s equipped with a scope to help me line up those shots, and while it has a decent range and accuracy, its fire rate leaves much to be desired. However, the power of each headshot is amplified, dealing more critical damage than usual.

6. Ba Xing Chong

A Shotgun That Behaves as a Rocket Launcher

Type Smart
Attack Speed 2
Damage 1041
Reload Speed 2.3
Effective Range 30
Weapon Handling 2.5
Magazine Size 4
Effects
  • +50% Armor Penetration
  • 1.2 sec Lock-on time
  • 4 Number of projectiles
  • Slightly reduces movement speed and jump height
Iconic Modifiers A rocket launcher that fires explosive rounds. This weapon can smart-target up to six enemies simultaneously. Everything caught in the blast radius is torn to shreds. Be careful – that goes for you too. At low Health, reload speed and Burn chance is increased.
  • How to get Ba Xing Chong: Found within the Ebunike after defeating Adam Smasher and looting his Access Token in the final mission.

In the game Cyberpunk 2077, if you’re looking for a Rocket Launcher-like weapon, consider giving the Ba Xing Chong Shotgun a try. Unlike traditional shotguns that use buckshot, the Ba Xing Chong functions more like an explosive weapon. This gun is incredibly deadly, but keep in mind that its explosive splash damage means players may also find themselves in the line of fire.

5. Order

A Double-Barrel Shotgun That Can Vaporize Enemies

Type Tech Double-Barrel
Attack Speed 2
Damage 454
Reload Speed 1.2
Effective Range 18
Weapon Handling 3.1
Magazine Size 2
Effects
  • +50% Headshot Damage Multiplier
  • +100% Armor Penetration
  • 3 sec Charge Time
  • +10% Shock Chance
  • 14 Number of projectiles
  • Can be charged from hip-fire
Iconic Modifiers Charging this weapon above 66% vaporizes any enemies in your path, leaving an EMP trail behind it.
  • How to get Order: Purchased from Herold Lowe in the EBP Petrochem Stadium (Phantom Liberty)

As a gamer, I’d rather crank up the charge on my shotgun instead of firing off rounds willy-nilly. That extra amp gives it a punch that feels like a well-aimed railgun blow. The Order gun truly shines when you let off a charged blast – it dishes out extended damage to anyone caught in its path, making each double-barrel shot pack a powerful wallop!

4. Dezerter

More Movement Speed and Damage Mitigation When Set on Fire

Type Power Double-Barrel
Attack Speed 2
Damage 643
Reload Speed 0.8
Effective Range 12
Weapon Handling 2.8
Magazine Size 2
Effects
  • +85% Headshot Damage Multiplier
  • +75% Armor Penetration
  • +20% Burn Chance
  • 15 Number of projectiles
  • Fires explosive rounds
Iconic Modifiers Neutralizing an enemy engulfs you in flames except when your Health is low, granting a movement speed boost and increases Mitigation Chance.
  • How to get Dezerter: Picked up from Leon Rinder’s garage in Addicted To Chaos (Phantom Liberty)

The Deserter weapon functions optimally when properly equipped, thanks to its unique properties of igniting upon use and relying on Mitigation Chance to completely dodge damage while ablaze. As players gain kills with the Deserter, it will ignite them, boosting their speed and Mitigation Chance. While a high speed is enjoyable, the increased Mitigation Chance can be hazardous, particularly when under constant fire.

3. Amstaff

An Ultra-Violent Shotgun That Shoots Fast, As Heavy as a Tank

Type Power
Attack Speed 2.5
Damage 213
Reload Speed 1.7
Effective Range 16
Weapon Handling 4.2
Magazine Size 8
Effects
  • +150% Headshot Damage Multiplier
  • +25% Armor Penetration
  • 3 Number of projectiles
Iconic Modifiers Gain increased movement speed on kills and dismemberment. The faster you move, the more damage you deal. BARGHEST weapons also gain increased Armor Penetration
Attachments
  • Scope
  • How to get Amstaff: Random chance to be looted from an Airdrop (Phantom Liberty)

Barghest weapons share a common trait, and the Amstaff weapon fits in by offering faster movement speed during kills and dismemberment, as well as higher damage based on speed. It’s an ideal choice for those who enjoy swift, active combat.

2. Guts

An Ultra-Violent Shotgun That Shoots Fast, As Heavy as a Tank#

Type Power
Attack Speed 0.8
Damage 421
Reload Speed 0.8
Effective Range 12
Weapon Handling 2.5
Magazine Size 6
Effects
  • +85% Headshot Damage Multiplier
  • +75% Armor Penetration
  • 20 Number of projectiles
  • Slightly reduces movement speed and jump height
Iconic Modifiers Shoot faster, deal more damage… accuracy be damned.
  • How to get Guts: Found within the Memorial Park by some bushes near to three praying monks.

Aficionados of the character Rebecca in “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” may find solace in using Guts to commemorate her, yet there are additional reasons to explore this Shotgun. It is noteworthy for its iconic status, can be acquired relatively early within the game, and boasts a rapid rate of fire and potent burst damage. However, it does have drawbacks such as inaccuracy and reduced movement speed and jump height.

1. Pozhar X-MOD2

A Moddable Shotgun with Improved Handling and Accuracy

Type Power
Attack Speed 3.6
Damage 166
Reload Speed 1.5
Effective Range 14
Weapon Handling 5.9
Magazine Size 10
Effects
  • +85% Headshot Damage Multiplier
  • +25% Armor Penetration
  • 6 Number of projectiles
  • Improves accuracy by changing irregular pellet spread into a more uniform, predictable pattern
Iconic Modifiers A special version of the weapon capable of additional modification. Optimized design also allows for improved handling.
Attachments
  • Mod
  • Mod
  • How to get Pozhar X-MOD2: Found within a secret room in Elizabeth Kress Street, Longshore Stacks, Dogtown, at 1 AM in-game. (Phantom Liberty)

The Pozhar X-MOD2 stands out for its exceptional reliability, boasting a well-engineered design that offers a high ammo capacity and rapid fire rate. What sets it apart is the inclusion of two Mod slots, enabling players to customize their weapons extensively, leading to an incredibly powerful weapon that overpowers in every combat situation.

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2024-12-05 19:58