Once Humanis ahorror survival gamethat is free to play. Both PvE and PvP servers are available, and the game progresses across a 6-phase, 6-week season. Players who don’t want to play for the monthly battle pass still have access to the entire game, and most cash shop items are purely cosmetic.
Shotgunsare powerful, short-range weapons in thissurvival shooter. Due to the limited range, they are generally not the best option to use as a primary weapon. However, in certain circumstances, they can make excellent backup, secondary weapons for use in specific situations such as indoors, or inPvP combatat close range.
The DBSG -Dual Furyis a double-barreled shotgun, with the general limitations of such a weapon, such as slow reload and short range. However, if aOnce Humanplayer doesn’t have access to a better option, such as one of the auto shotguns, it will do in a pinch.
This is a weapon that does significant damage, and if the player can master the burn combat mechanic, it can be put to good use against bosses. However, it is overshadowed considerably by the rest of the shotguns on this list.
TheDB12 - Backfireis a very useful piece of equipment inOnce Human. Not least because it should be quite easy to obtain for most players, as blueprint fragments can be looted quite early on in the game, in the Iron River region of theopen-world map.
With its frost vortex special, it can be used to stun lock enemies, and this is especially useful against enemies such as exploders, to stop them getting into melee range before the player can kill them. For players who don’t want to carry a pistol or sniper rifle as a secondary weapon, the DB12 - Backfire could be a good choice.
TheACS12 - Netherworldis a real room sweeper weapon. It is intended to dish out an incredible amount of damage at close range. The damage is the result of the fast gunner combat mechanic and requires the player to be very close to an enemy so that all projectiles from a shotgun shell strike the target.
The ACS12 - Netherworld makes a great backup weapon to be used indoors, instead of using a melee weapon. It doesn’t require a complicated armor build and is quite capable with just a suitable weapon mod fitted.
TheACS12 - Corrosionis a legendary shotgun, that revolves around the power surge combat mechanic. This is an elemental-style attack, that inflicts shock damage on the target, based on the player’s PSI power. There is plenty of decent armor and equipment that synergizes with a power surge build.
But being a legendary weapon, it is unlikely that the player will unlock this weapon within the first season, or maybe several seasons, unless they are extremely lucky. However, it would make a great long-term goal for most players, as power shock is the perfect effect for a shotgun, stunning enemies and stopping them in their tracks.
Many players enjoy wielding shotguns due to the thrill of close-quarters combat inOnce Human. TheDB12 - Raining Cashstands out as an exceptional weapon, particularly against bosses that avoid direct melee attacks. Based on the fortress warfare combat mechanic, this weapon suits players who prefer to duck into cover between shots.
Its fortress warfare special ability amplifies its effectiveness by significantly enhancing damage output. The increased DPS is a result of both a faster reload speed and a higher critical hit rate. Additionally, players benefit from a reduction in incoming damage, further boosting their survivability. Oncefully upgraded, this weapon can be god-like.
