If you plan on using this weapon, it's best to keep it on the 'charged shot' setting at all times. First, the regular shot just doesn't do much damage at all, and even when you've maxed out the possible damage this thing causes, it still takes 8-12 shots to take down basic enemies. However, there are a few things to know while using this weapon.

In fact, the first time I played SS2, I maxed out my Energy Weapons skills simply to make better use of this baby. Useful for killing: Everything AND the kitchen sink. Being the best weapon in the game, it can take down a huge Rumbler in 3 hits. Simply put, a Pistol with a 25% Dmg bonus and an Automatic Secondary mode. Useful for killing: Does fairly well against any enemy type.ĭoes extra damage to fleshies, but at only at a very close range. I recommend using the standard mode for a while when you first find it, and then switching to the secondary later when you have a surplus of Shotgun shells. Don't let this discourage you however, the Shotgun is a very formidable weapon and ammo really IS abundant. The Shotgun has plenty of ammo through the game, especially when you don't use it early on like me. Weak Shots that do about the same dmg all around. Useful for killing: Anything in your way. It is the first ranged weapon available to you, ammo is fairly plentiful, and because the Assault Rifle is available at level 6 standard skill, this weapon only gets better with time. This WILL BE your best weapon until you gain enough skill to use the Assault Rifle. I'll post a list of weapons and information about them so you can form your own opinions about them. For example, although you can find some exotic type weapons early on, the ammo for them doesn't become available until much later on, and by that time, most your Upgrades have been distributed elsewhere. Contrary to common sense, most 'strong' weapons really don't have much of a purpose for various reasons. Without them, you wouldn't be able defend justice! The weapons of System Shock 2 are not very well balanced.

System shock 2 weapon degradation