Abiotic Factor: Antique Shotgun Guide
Written by Michael Owen | Abiotic Factor
The Antique Shotgun in Abiotic Factor is a powerful early-game double barrel with limited durability but strong burst damage.
Found in Containment Block Dirac, it uses 12g Buckshot and fires 9 pellets per shot, making it a close-range powerhouse with one of the fastest kill windows in tight quarters.
Antique Shotgun Stats
Type: Overworld Ranged
Damage: 30 per pellet × 9 pellets
Ammo: 12g Buckshot
Capacity: 2 shells
Durability: 30
Weight: 6
Repair: Light Gun Repair Kit ×1
Loss Chance on Break: 50%
Secondary: Aim Down Sights
Stack Size: 1
Where to Find It
The Antique Shotgun is locked inside a holding cell in Cascade Laboratories – Containment Block Dirac. Look inside the lab’s prison section. It's in a display or storage unit behind a cell door. You’ll need to explore carefully, possibly accessing adjacent terminals or unlock systems to retrieve it.
How It Works
This shotgun uses 12g Buckshot and loads two rounds at a time. Each shot fires 9 pellets in a spread, ideal for up-close fights. Aim Down Sights narrows the spread slightly.
Its low ammo capacity forces reloads often, but it can drop targets faster than most early guns.
Durability and Repair
The gun has 30 durability with a 50% loss chance when it breaks. To keep it functional, repair it with a Light Gun Repair Kit. It used to require Metal Scrap in older versions, but this was changed in update 0.8.2.
Combat Use
Use the Antique Shotgun for quick takedowns in hallways, corners, or facility interiors where enemies cluster. It is especially strong against humanoids and pests that rush or swarm.
Don’t rely on it in open space, since the spread weakens at range.
Final Blurb
The Antique Shotgun is a heavy-hitting backup for close quarters, trading long-term use for raw power. If you can manage the reload speed and keep it repaired, it outperforms most early firearms for tight hallway fights.
FAQ
Where is the Antique Shotgun in Abiotic Factor?
Inside a holding cell in Containment Block Dirac at Cascade Laboratories.
Can you repair the Antique Shotgun?
Yes, with a Light Gun Repair Kit. It has a 50 percent chance of being lost when it breaks.
What ammo does the Antique Shotgun use?
12g Buckshot. Each shot fires 9 pellets for high close-range damage.
Is it good in combat?
Yes, especially in close-quarters. It's great for clearing corridors and doors.
Does it use durability fast?
Yes, but with care and repairs, it can last. Use it sparingly or for big fights.
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