Escape From Duckov: How To Defeat Shotgunner (Boss Guide)

The Shotgunner uses a special incendiary shotgun to fight his enemies in Escape From Duckov. Here’s how you can beat him.

Defeat the Shotgunner in Escape From Duckov (Image via bilibili | Deltia's Gaming)
Defeat the Shotgunner in Escape From Duckov (Image via bilibili | Deltia’s Gaming)

The Shotgunner in Escape From Duckov is one of the many bosses that you can find roaming around in late-game regions. He guards essential locations that are part of important quests that you must complete to progress the main story. However, he uses special modified weapons that require you to approach him with a proper strategy.

To help you out, here’s how you can defeat the Shotgunner in Escape From Duckov.

Where To Find Shotgunner in Escape From Duckov

Location of the boss (Image via bilibili | Deltia's Gaming)
Location of the boss (Image via bilibili | Deltia’s Gaming)

In Escape From Duckov, you can find the Shotgunner in the Farm Town region, which is the third map you unlock in this game. He spawns in the Radar Station area, which is located in the top left corner of the map. The Shotgunner mostly stays within the Radar Station, but can also be rarely found outside the entrance, fighting Scavengers and Mercenaries. 

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Overview of Shotgunner in Escape From Duckov

Stay far away (Image via bilibili | Deltia's Gaming)
Stay far away (Image via bilibili | Deltia’s Gaming)

The Shotgunner, as his name implies, uses a shotgun as his weapon of choice. Specifically, he uses the TOZ-66 Dragon’s Breath, a modified TOZ-66 capable of firing incendiary bullets when using any type of ammo. The bullets have a chance to set you on fire, which deals small amounts of damage over time for roughly 15 seconds.  

In addition to the modified gun, the Shotgunner is always protected by two high-ranking Mercenaries, who each wield different types of mid-tier guns. They target anyone who tries to attack the Shotgunner. 

Tips To Easily Defeat Shotgunner in Escape From Duckov

If you are encountering the boss for the first time, here are some tips and tricks you can employ during the fight:

  • Always stay far away from the Shotgunner and use long-range guns. The shotguns in Escape From Duckov deal nearly no damage when you shoot a target more than 20m away from you. Therefore, the TOZ-66 Dragon’s Breath won’t be effective if you are standing far away.
  • Try to take out the Mercenaries before you start fighting the boss. Radar Station has many structures where enemies can catch you off-guard, especially when you are low on health.
  • You can use Fire Resistance Injectors to avoid taking burn damage from the TOZ-66 Dragon’s Breath.
  • If you are using a Sniper Rifle, aim for the head as the Shotgunner does not have a helmet. Moreover, you can run away to reset the boss’s aggro, and then come back to deal another headshot. 
  • If you are having trouble dealing with this boss, you can always lower the difficulty, as it does not affect the loot you gain.

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Rewards For Defeating Shotgunner

Finally, here are the items the boss drops when defeated: 

  • 1x TOZ-66 Dragon’s Breath
  • 1x Level 3 Heavy Armor
  • 30x AP Shotgun Shell
  • 2x Crimson Core Fragment
  • 1x Blueprint: SR-3M
  • 1x Cash

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Escape From Duckov (Image via Bilibili)

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