Boozer's Shotgun
Boozer's Shotgun is the pump shotgun you carry in the opening hours, and the first primary weapon Deacon gets. It hits hard enough to make Breakers stumble. You hand it back early, then unlock it for good late in He's My Brother.
- Category
- Shotgun
- How to get it
- Mission reward
Requires
I Could Use A HandCheck on Boozer in the infirmary at the Lost Lake encampment. It is a short visit after Addy treated his arm.
He's My BrotherHe's My Brother is the storyline about Deacon and Boozer, his best friend and fellow Mongrel. It covers Deacon's effort to keep Boozer alive after he is badly hurt early in the game, and the long road back to riding together.
Good to know
- It is the first primary weapon Deacon gets.
- Its stopping power can make Breakers stumble.
- Slow fire rate and small capacity make it weak against Hordes.
- It unlocks permanently at 94% of the He's My Brother storyline.
How to get itSpoilerShow
You use it early on, then give it back to Boozer. It returns as a permanent unlock at 94% of He's My Brother.
What it's good for
It is strong against small Freaker groups and clearing Infestation zones. It also buys space against a Breaker. A Horde will outlast its few shells.
Compared with other shotguns
By the time it unlocks for good, the Combat Shotgun and Auto Shotgun do more. It still makes a decent early pump gun if you want the sentimental pick.
Related weapons
- Shotgun
Auto Shotgun
The Auto Shotgun is a Special Forces drum-fed shotgun you get free from the Horde Killer storyline. It fires shells as fast as you pull the trigger. It is one of the best close-range tools for Freaker crowds and Breakers.
- Shotgun
Combat Shotgun
The Combat Shotgun is a Military Spec pump-action shotgun sold at Hot Springs from Trust level 3. It hits hard with a tight spread and holds 9 shells. It is the best buyable pump gun in the north.
- Shotgun
Crowdbreaker
The Crowdbreaker is a bullpup double-barrel shotgun with two tube magazines and 16 shells. Blair sells it at Lost Lake from Trust level 2. It fires slowly but rarely needs a reload, which makes it a strong pick for close fights.
- Shotgun
Liberator
The Liberator is a semi-automatic shotgun with very high damage. It fires as fast as you pull the trigger and burns through shells. The Lost Lake merchant sells a tube upgrade that takes it from 5 to 7 shells.