| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 20 - 25 | 0.77 | 7.7 DPS | 7 | 60% | 22 | 30% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 3.5 seconds | Pump-Action | 8 | 15 |
**PROS:** - High Damage - High Knockback
**CONS:** - Small Magazine - Slow RoF - Reloads Slowly - Short Effective Range
**TACTICS:** Likely the first shotgun the player obtains, it is a large improvement over the handguns available before then. However, its poor stats in categories other than damage and knockback means it should be used as part of a team, where its wielder supports and is supported by the other survivors. ***Recommended gear: ***- Ammunition Mods increases the damage dealt. - Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers decrease the reloading time. - Extended Mags allow it to lay down more fire before having to reload. - Glasses increase the short effective range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well.
**BACKGROUND:** A tube-fed holdout shotgun; a homeowner's and police officer's weapon of choice for CQC and personal-defense due to its much shorter length - which increases its portability and maneuverability in tight spaces, but at the expense of some range and ammo capacity. A very common and recognized firearm sold throughout the world.
##### **Variations:** This weapon has no modular variations. # Ambrose Shotgun ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: AMBROSE SHOTGUN\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 20 - 25 | 0.91 | 12 DPS | 8 | 80% | 27 | 30% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 4 seconds | Pump-Action | 8 | 10 | 16 |
**PROS:** - High Damage - High Knockback - Accurate - Large Magazine *(vs other Shotguns)*
**CONS:** - Short Effective Range - Low RoF - Reloads Slowly
**TACTICS:** This weapon delivers a powerful punch with quite a bit of accuracy, enabling it to easily kill zombies with one shot. However, its short effective range, relatively slow attack/reload speed and limited magazine means it is best used as part of a team, supporting and being supported by other survivors. ***Recommended gear: ***- Ammunition Mod increases the damage. - Extended Mags allow it to lay down more fire before having to reload, with some variants decreasing reload time as well. - Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers decrease the reloading time. - Glasses increase the short effective range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well.
**BACKGROUND:** A brand of pump-action shotguns popular in North America; a time-tested design ideal for home-defense, hunting, a fun time at the range, or any other application where deadly doses of heavy lead is needed. Used by law enforcement and available for civilian purchase.
##### **Variations:** This weapon has no modular variations. # Sawn Off ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: SAWN OFF\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 22 - 25 | 1.67 | 11.4 DPS | 9 | 60% | 33 | 30% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 2.5 seconds | Single-Shot (x2) | 2 | 12 |
**PROS:** - High Damage - High Knockback - Reloads Quickly *(vs other Shotguns)*
**CONS:** - Small Magazine *(lowest of all Shotguns)* - Short Effective Range
**TACTICS:** A powerful weapon capable of killing or badly wounding most zombies with just a single blast, which is compensated by the fact that it only has two shots before needing to reload, though that is done relatively quickly. Combined with its short effective range, however, it is very likely that its wielder will end up swarmed if alone. ***Recommended gear: ***- Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers increase reload speed. - Glasses improve the short range, with some variants improving the accuracy.
**BACKGROUND:** A double-barreled hunting shotgun reconfigured into classic (and illegal) "Lupara" fashion. The shortened barrel ensures loud and messy results by widening the spread of shot, but also reduces its deadliness beyond close range. A custom firearm fashioned mostly by criminals and ranch owners.
##### **Variations:** This weapon has no modular variations. # Tactical Shotgun ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: TACTICAL SHOTGUN\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 18 - 24 | 2.5 | 23.6 DPS | 8 | 80% | 28 | 30% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 2.5 seconds | Semi-Automatic | 8 | 13 |
**PROS:** - High Damage - Very Accurate - Attack Quickly - Reloads Quickly *(vs other Shotguns)*
**CONS:** - Short Effective Range - Small Magazine
**TACTICS:** This gun is capable of shredding zombies with ease, thanks to its high damage per shot, fast attack speed, fast reloading speed and very high accuracy. That same attack speed is also a drawback, however, as it will rapidly empty the gun's small magazine. ***Recommended gear: ***- Ammunition Mod increases its already high damage, allowing it to take down enemies faster. - Extended Mags allow it to lay down more fire before having to reload. - Glasses compensate for the short effective range. - Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers to further increase the reload speed, allowing for more shots to be fired.
**BACKGROUND:** A rugged and reliable combat shotgun, proven to be a brutally efficient close quarters weapon; its semi-automatic operation, quick-detachable box magazine, and uniquely shaped folding stock allows for faster manipulation and better portability over its pump-action contemporaries, further enhancing the user's deadliness indoors. Used primarily by law enforcement and some paramilitary units.
##### **Variations:** This weapon has no modular variations. # Thudder ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: THUDDER\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 30 - 37 | 0.75 | 18.7 DPS | 9.69 | 62.13% | 33 | 50% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 3 seconds | Pump-Action | 8 | 2 |
**PROS:** - High Damage - Very High Knockback - Quiet
**CONS:** - Short Effective Range - Slow RoF *(vs other Shotguns)* - Reloads Slowly - Small Magazine
**TACTICS:** While certainly capable of badly wounding zombies with just one blast and knocking them back with ease, its most useful feature is its quietness, which allows its wielder to avoid unwanted attention. A limited magazine and slow reload time make it less useful in open combat. ***Recommended gear:*** - Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers - Extended Mags
**BACKGROUND:** Silence has never been more terrifying ever since some madman decided to integrate a suppressor onto a 12-gauge shotgun; hunters, hitmen, and even the lowliest survivor need not to disturb the crickets as they bag their prey by the bushel. A very rare custom firearm.
##### **Variations:** This weapon has no modular variations. # Thor ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: THOR\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 25 - 30 | 3.53 | 23.6 DPS | 8 | 50% | 40 | 35% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 3 seconds | Automatic | 10 | 13 |
**PROS:** - High Damage - High Knockback - Fully Automatic - Large Magazine *(versus other Shotguns)*
**CONS:** - Short Effective Range - Inaccurate *(lowest of all Shotguns)* - Slow RoF *(versus other Automatics)*
**TACTICS:** ***Recommended gear:*** - -
**BACKGROUND:** An automatic shotgun/riot gun that has often been derided for its appearance, which resembles a mash-up of several preexisting designs. However, even its most ardent critics can't deny its effectiveness in close quarters and incredible versatility. Used in limited numbers by law enforcement.
##### **Variations:** This weapon has no modular variations. # DRS-12 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: DRS-12\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 40 - 47 | 3.81 | 52.2 DPS | 9 | 60% | 52 | 40% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 2.85 seconds | Automatic | 12 | 14 |
**PROS:** - High Damage - High Knockback - Reloads Quickly *(versus other Shotguns)* - Large Magazine *(versus other Shotguns)* - Fully Automatic
**CONS:** - Attacks Slowly *(versus other Automatics)* - Short Effective Range - Inaccurate *(versus other Shotguns)*
**TACTICS:** This gun easily shreds the undead with its fully automatic fire, high damage output and a quickly reloaded magazine. It does, however, have poor accuracy compared to other shotguns, and has a short effective range like all other shotguns. Giving it to a survivor with a high Ranged Combat skill is recommended.*** Recommended gear: ***- Glasses improve its short effective range, allowing the wielder to engage targets from a safer distance. Some variants will also boost its accuracy. - Weapon Cleaning Kits compensate for its low accuracy, making it viable to give it to a survivor with a low Ranged Combat skill. - Extended Mags increase the size of its magazine, reducing the amount of time the wielder is left vulnerable.
**BACKGROUND:** Born in South Africa during the '80s, this cylinder-fed 12-gauge shotgun was designed for riot control and urban combat. The initial iterations had flawed reload and fire selection systems, but these have since been corrected to result in a most deadly close-quarter weapon. A rare firearm, it can be found in the hands of some [military](https://thelaststand.fandom.com/wiki/Military_(organization) "Military (organization)") units and gun collectors.
##### **Variations:** The DRS-12 has no modular variations. # Chainsaw Shotgun ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: CHAINSAW SHOTGUN\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 50 - 56 | 3.81 | 61.1 DPS | 9 | 60% | 87 | 40% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 3 seconds | Automatic | 12 | 14 | -5% |
**PROS:** - High Damage - High Knockback - Reloads Quickly *(versus other Shotguns)* - Large Magazine *(versus other Shotguns)* - Fully Automatic
**CONS:** - Attacks Slowly *(versus other Automatics)* - Short Effective Range - Inaccurate *(versus other Shotguns) -* High Ammo Cost *(versus other Shotguns) -* Small Move Speed Penalty
**TACTICS:** This weapon performs similar in the field to the DRS-12, with a greater ballistic effect but a slightly slower reload. It retains the ability to incapacitate many infected targets at a time, though operators should be aware of the relatively inaccuracy of the platform and the same short effective range common of shotguns. It's recommended to give it to survivors with a high Ranged Combat Proficiency skill to compensate.*** Recommended gear: ***- Ammunition Mods to further improve the weapon's ballistic potential. - Bandoliers streamline the reloading process, ensuring expedient resupply the weapon's small and quickly depleted magazine. - Extended Mags to increase the weapon's magazine size, decreasing the amount of time the operator is left vulnerable. - Glasses increase the wielder's ability to hit targets from further away, with some designs also aiding in improving accuracy. - Weapon Cleaning Kits to compensate for the weapon's low accuracy, making it more viable on operators with a poor Ranged Combat ability.
**BACKGROUND:** The Chainsaw Shotgun was one of the last pre-outbreak designs that were available in the Dead Zone. It features a fully automatic double-barreled shotgun on a chainsaw-style grip to ease control when firing, though it does restrict the shooter to a hip-firing position. This makes it a highly effective assault weapon, at the cost of accuracy when aiming at targets at a distance. Various SWAT have employed the weapon due to its favorable performance characteristics SWAT teams, and HERC has made use of the design as well.
##### **Variations:** The Chainsaw Shotgun has no modular variations. # Saiga-12 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: SAIGA-12\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 105 - 125 | 1.67 | 78.5 DPS | 10 | 80% | 48 | 30% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 4 seconds | Automatic | 7 | 13 |
**PROS:** - Very High Damage - High Knockback - Fully Automatic - Accurate - Low Ammo Cost
**CONS:** - Short Effective Range - Reload Slowly - Small Magazine *-* Slow RoF *(versus other Automatics)*
**TACTICS:** Ostensibly an automatic shotgun, it has more in common with [Marion's Trident](https://thelaststand.fandom.com/wiki/Marion%27s_Trident "Marion's Trident") than it does with other automatics, with its small magazine, high accuracy, low rate of fire and very high damage per shot. While this shotgun has the high damage and knockback commonplace amongst shotguns, its small and slowly reloaded magazine warrants support, whether from longer-ranged weapons or from melee weapons. ***Recommended gear:*** - Extended Mags to increase its small magazine. - Bandoliers/Ammunition Pouches to decrease its considerable reload time. - Ammunition Mods to further buff up its already high damage.
**BACKGROUND:** Another Kalashnikov variant; this time designed to fire 12-gauge shotgun rounds. This lethal weapon comes in various models that have been used for everything from hunting tasty deer to clearing bad guys from buildings - both within its native country and without. A favorite amongst recreational shooters, as well as some law enforcement and private security companies.
##### **Variations:** The Saiga-12 has no modular variations. # USAS-12 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: USAS-12\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 105 - 125 | 2.5 | 121.1 DPS | 10 | 80% | 72 | 30% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 3.5 seconds | Semi-Automatic | 10 | 13 |
**PROS:** - Very High Damage - High Knockback - Accurate - Large Magazine *(versus other Shotguns)*
**CONS:** - Short Effective Range - Low Fire Rate - Reloads Slowly *-* High Ammo Cost
**TACTICS:** With its devastating damage and decent rate of fire, the USAS-12 can shred any nearby zombie with ease. However, its short range and small magazine size creates a large possibility that the wielder will be overwhelmed if they are alone. Best to keep the group tight and leave no person uncovered. ***Recommended gear:*** - Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers/Carrier Harnesses reduce the reload time, allowing the wielder to be less vulnerable. - Glasses extend the short range, reducing the chance of being swarmed. - Extended Mags allow the wielder lay down some fire before reloading again, with some variants reducing reload times.
**BACKGROUND:** The **U**niversal **S**ports **A**utomatic **S**hotgun **12** was designed around the 80's in South Korea, based broadly on the principles employed in another shotgun. While it doesn't have any features that makes it a 'sporting gun' (crippling its civilian availability) it sure packs enough power to destroy everything it reaches. Equipped in limited numbers by the military and some police agencies
##### **Variations:** The USAS-12 has no modular variations. # KS-25 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: KS-25\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 70 - 85 | 4.44 | 141.3 DPS | 9 | 60% | 70 | 40% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 2.5 seconds | Semi-Automatic | 25 | 14 |
**PROS:** - High Damage - High Knockback - Reloads Quickly *(versus other Shotguns)* - Large Magazine *(versus other Shotguns)*
**CONS:** - Short Effective Range - Inaccurate *(versus other Shotguns)* - High Ammo Cost
**TACTICS:** Its high rate of fire coupled with excellent damage per shot and a very large magazine makes it an effective, if ammo-consuming, close quarters exterminator. Its accuracy and range are underwhelming however, and are likely to put its wielder into harms way. Giving it to a survivor with a high Ranged Combat skill is recommended. ***Recommended gear:*** - Glasses extend its poor effective range, with some variants improving its poor accuracy as well.
**BACKGROUND:** An ambidextrous bullpup shotgun built to be as light and compact as possible, the KS-25 uniquely features twin tube magazines to maximize capacity without increasing its size. A switch behind the grip controls which magazine is used, while both are loaded from a port on the bottom of the stock, which also doubles as an ejection port. Brand new, this shotgun was introduced for military/police use when the outbreak hit.
##### **Variations:** The KS-25 has no modular variations. # AS-15 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: AS-15\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 110 - 120 | 3.53 | ??? DPS | 15.09 | 60% | 72 | 40% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 2.5 seconds | Automatic | 32 | 13 |
**PROS:** - High Damage - High Knockback - Automatic - Large Magazine *(versus other Shotguns) -* Reloads Quickly *(versus other Shotguns)*
**CONS:** - Inaccurate *(versus other Shotguns)* - Low Fire Rate *(versus other Automatics)*
**TACTICS:** An upgraded version of the AS-12 with a greatly increased range, it can easily mow down hordes of zombies with ease. However, it is relatively inaccurate and is best given to a survivor specialized with shotguns. ***Recommended gear:*** - Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers to increase its reloading speed - Glasses to boost its range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. - Extended Mags increase its already large magazine.
**BACKGROUND:** With HERC's expansion on Union Island, they needed a gun capable of clearing off close quarters from both infected and vengeful survivors. The result was this developed military shotgun. While keeping most of the ergonomics and features, HERC elongated the barrel to destroy anything within its range. Issued to HERC shock troopers.
##### **Variations:**| **SCOPED** |
| **Obtained By:** Looting, Unboxing **Guaranteed Stats:** +15% Range +3% Accuracy |
| **Damage** | **Attacks Per Second** | **DPS** | **Range** | **Accuracy** | **Ammo Cost** | **Knockback** |
| 110 - 120 | 3.53 | ??? DPS | 15.09 | 60% | 72 | 40% |
| **Reload Speed** | **Fire Mode** | **Magazine Size** | **Minimum effective range** | **Noise** | **Move Speed Penalty** | **Other Effects** |
| 2.5 seconds | Automatic | 32 | 13 |
**PROS:** - High Damage - High Knockback - Noiseless - Large Magazine *(versus other Shotguns) -* Reloads Quickly *(versus other Shotguns)* - Low Ammo Cost
**CONS:** - Inaccurate *(versus other Shotguns)*
**TACTICS:** This section requires expansion. You can help The Last Stand Wiki by adding to it.* ***Recommended gear:*** - Glasses extend its short range, with some variants improving its poor accuracy as well. - Extended Mags allow for more shots to be fired before reloading.
**BACKGROUND:** Affectionately known by the nickname "Super ShotGun" to Union City residents, the SSG-12 is a recent addition in a line of tube-fed, semi-automatic American shotgun popular among sportsmen and law enforcement alike. HERC has included in their latest weapon catalogue a variant of this weapon with various stealth-oriented mods, with the most notable one being an improved version of the oversized suppressor found on the Thudder. Initially issued to selected assault teams for field testing, this weapon is experiencing a surge in demand from various HERC branches.
##### **Variations:** By default, the SSG-12 is always equipped with a suppressor and scope.| **SUPPRESSED + SCOPED** |
| **Obtained By:** Looting, Unboxing |