Is the shotgun good in ARK?

In ARK, the shotgun can cause massive damage and anyone who has it is surely one to look out for. Because it only houses 2 bullets, players might think it's hard to use, but it actually has amazing reload speed unmatched by any other weapon in the game.
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How strong is the shotgun ARK?

While the Pump-Action Shotgun has a base damage of 14x46, all creatures aside from Humans take only 70% damage from guns. This means that this Shotgun only does around 14x32 damage to creatures.
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How much damage does a simple shotgun do in ARK?

Like a normal shotgun, it splits into small pellets that spread out. These pellets do 63 damage each. However, the shotgun not only has a very short range, but a very wide spread.
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Is the pistol good in ARK?

Fabricated pistol is a good weapon while taming or farming due to its weight of only 2.5 units, making it the the lightest weapon in the game. Also, its good fire rate and decent damage help in most situations.
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Is the sword good in ARK?

The sword is a very effective tool for breaking doors. They do high damage, but their durability drops very quickly. This can come in handy when raiding stone bases.
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ARK SURVIVAL EVOLVED WEAPON GUIDE: SHOTGUN



What is better a rifle or a shotgun?

Rifles are more reliable generally than shotguns, though a high-quality self-defense shotgun will usually be quite reliable when well-maintained and loaded with cartridges it likes. Rifles usually have a much greater ammunition capacity than shotguns.
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What level is shotgun ARK?

Very powerful up close, but less reliable with range. Longneck Rifle and is unlocked at level 39.
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What is the best item in ARK?

The Best Items In Ark: Survival Evolved
  1. 1 Best: Tek Replicator. The Tek Replicator is one of the best items players can get.
  2. 2 Best: Mortar and Pestle. ...
  3. 3 Best: Vault. ...
  4. 4 Best: Bola. ...
  5. 5 Best: Simple Pistol. ...
  6. 6 Best: Flak Armor. ...
  7. 7 Best: Pike. ...
  8. 8 Best: Rocket Launcher. ...
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Is Mastercraft the best in ARK?

Originally posted by Ages: Ascendant is the highest tier, followed by mastercraft. There is a significant overlap on stats, so you might find a lower tier with better stats sometimes, but in theory the highest stats can be expected on ascendant.
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Does melee damage effect guns ARK?

Increasing melee damage affects the damage output of player melee weapons, but not of ranged weapons. It also increases the damage of most dino attacks.
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What ammo does the shotgun use in ARK?

The Item ID for Simple Shotgun Ammo on Ammunition is 268.
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What is the best weapon in Ark?

1 Longneck Rifle

Easily the best weapon in the game, the longneck rifle has amazing range, causes extreme damage, and is easy to obtain. Both the weapon and its ammo are inexpensive, and no player regrets making it. Adding a scope to it is the best strategy and will allow players to kill any unsuspecting prey.
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What can shoot underwater Ark?

You cant shoot underwater. Just can't. Gun vs player, dino vs dino. The've announced to add a harpoon weapon for this purpose.
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Can u net a Wyvern?

Tips & Strategies. The net projectile is effective on wyvern and can imobilize them for 60 sec.
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Is shotgun powerful?

Compared to handguns, shotguns are heavier, larger, and not as maneuverable in close quarters (which also presents a greater retention problem), but do have these advantages: They are generally much more powerful. The average shooter can engage multiple targets faster than with a handgun.
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Are shotguns good?

Once properly set up, the 12-gauge shotgun is probably the best all-around choice for the average homeowner seeking a defensive firearm. With an extended magazine tube, or detachable box magazine loaded with 00 buckshot, the shotgun brings overwhelmingly effective firepower to a close-quarter fight.
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What does AR stand for?

The AR in "AR-15" rifle stands for ArmaLite rifle, after the company that developed it in. the 1950s. "AR" does NOT stand for "assault rifle" or "automatic rifle." • AR-15-style rifles are NOT "assault weapons" or "assault rifles." An assault rifle is fully.
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Is falling guillotine good?

Falling Guillotine is the go-to PvE Sword for killing anything remotely tough, even after the numerous nerfs this weapon has received. With that said, there are other Vortex Frames in the game now that do Falling Guillotine's job a bit better. But if you own this Sword and never used it, give Falling Guillotine a try.
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Is a halberd an AXE?

halberd, also spelled halbert or halbard, weapon consisting of an ax blade balanced by a pick with an elongated pike head at the end of the staff. It was usually about 1.5 to 1.8 metres (5 to 6 feet) long. The halberd was an important weapon in middle Europe from the 14th through the 16th century.
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How strong is the pike ark?

The attack speed is about 1.5 attacks per second which results in 60 damage per second against unarmored targets, using a 100% damage pike and having 100% melee damage. The Pike can only be crafted at a Smithy, looted from a dead dino's inventory, or found in Loot Beacons.
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