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Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to get and upgrade the Combat Shotgun in Doom The Dark Ages, including its skins and effects.
You begin Doom The Dark Ages with the Combat Shotgun already in your inventory. There’s no quest to trigger, no objective to complete. The weapon is in your hands from the first moment of gameplay. That alone makes it the first tool you will use to survive early encounters.
From function to visuals, the Combat Shotgun has more depth than its starting status might suggest. Let’s go through every detail to help you understand how this weapon fits into your combat strategy.
How To Find Combat Shotgun in Doom The Dark Ages
You do not need to locate or earn this weapon. The Combat Shotgun is already equipped at the start of the game. You can fire it immediately. There’s no requirement to complete any task to access it.
Combat Shotgun Classification and Ammo
This weapon belongs to the Shotgun class. It consumes Shotgun Shells as its primary ammunition.
Ammo Capacity by Default
- 20 shells at the base level
- Additional capacity data per upgrade level is still a work in progress
As of now, there are no confirmed stats for minimum or maximum damage. Similarly, splash damage values have not been specified. These numbers may become available later through updates or a deeper gameplay experience.
Upgrade System of Combat Shotgun in Doom The Dark Ages
Each upgrade tier brings new effects. While the prices for some tiers are token-based, others require shell points. A single unlock activates both upgrades in a tier, but you can only choose one to remain active at a time.
- Tier 1 – Cost: 50
- Incendiary: After inflicting enough damage, enemies are set on fire. Burning enemies drop armor pickups.
- Tier 2 – Cost: 125
- Smelt: Burning enemies release additional armor fragments.
- Blast: Instead of just dropping armor, burning demons explode when they die.
- Tier 3 – Cost: 1
- Tune Up: Converts the firing pattern into fast, three-round bursts.
- Flare-Up: Applies Burn instantly, but only to weaker enemies known as fodder demons.
This tier changes how you control crowd threats. Tune Up is better for bursts of damage. Flare-Up helps clear low-tier enemies more efficiently.
- Tier 4 – Cost: 1
- Eat This!: Increases the number of projectiles per shot. This makes each shot denser and more punishing up close.
You can respec between upgrades if needed, but only one from each tier can be active at a time.
Available Skins for Combat Shotgun
You can switch the appearance of the Combat Shotgun through cosmetic skins. These do not alter damage or performance.
Known Skins
- Default: The original look.
- Reverent: An alternate style.
- Nightmare: Darker tones, possibly designed for visual contrast.
- Conqueror: A more dominant design theme.
Each skin gives the weapon a distinct visual identity. You may want to match them with other armor sets for visual consistency, but functionality remains untouched.
What’s Still Unknown About Combat Shotgun
Some technical data is not yet accessible. Current gaps include:
- Exact minimum damage
- Exact maximum damage
- Any form of splash damage
- How much ammo capacity increases per upgrade
These elements will be updated after more gameplay data is gathered.
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