Thudder
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| 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 |
How to Obtain:
- It can be scavenged during Level 14+ missions.
Crafting:
- The weapon can be upgraded up to Level 19.
- Level 17 Maintained Smoothbore variants can be crafted using a Tactical Shotgun and 10 Machined Parts, 1 Pipe, and 2 Lenses at a Level 8+ Weapons Bench for 10
(after scavenging the required schematic). - Level 17 Maintained Recoilless variants might be obtained by opening HERC-05-03 Supply Boxes.
- Level 17 Quality variants might be obtained by opening HERC-05-06 Supply Boxes.
- Level 20 Sighted Quick Load variants might be obtained by opening HERC-06-01 Supply Boxes.
Recycling Products:
- Barrel x 1
- Fore-end x1
- Machined Parts x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions)
Overview:
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.