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 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 38+ missions. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to Level 43. Recycling Products: Barrel x 1 Handguard x 1 Machined Parts x Variable  (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: 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.