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Various shotgun configurations.

"There are few weapons that offer the comfort and familiarity of a shotgun. Built for close quarters combat, they provide immediate, violent conflict resolution."
— Grimoire Description

Shotguns are time-honored holdout weapons that are quite common and known for their reliability. Their sturdy frame can accommodate a variety of attachments and accessories.[1]

Shotguns are only effective at close range with the exception of both The Chaperone and Universal Remote.[2] At maximum range their damage output is 20% lower than at closer ranges.[3]

Year One

Common /Rare

Legendary

Exotic

Year Two

Common

Uncommon

Rare

Legendary

Exotic

Year Three

Common

Uncommon

Rare

LOCKJAW

Legendary

Exotic

Destiny 2 Year One

Common

Uncommon

Rare

Legendary

Exotic

Destiny 2 Year Two

Legendary

Exotic

Destiny 2 Year Three

Legendary

Exotic

Trivia

  • Many shotguns make use of six o'clock hold iron sights, where a target is sighted just above the barrel of the weapon instead of through a pair of points mounted on top of the barrel, as in other iron sights.
  • For gameplay reasons, the low effective range and pellet spread of shotguns in Destiny is greatly exaggerated compared to reality, as a real shotgun would need to have a comically short barrel to come anywhere close to the range and spread of shotguns in-game.

List of appearances

References

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