10 Best Shotguns In Cyberpunk 2077 [RANKED]

Time to go berserk with some of the most OP Shotguns in Night City.

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Most shotguns in Cyberpunk 2077 have formidable characteristics that can be unlocked upon completing quests; however, the question of which is the best Shotgun still goes unanswered. That is why I have listed here 10 shotguns here you should equip & blow the enemies to smithereens.

Key Takeaways

There are a total of 20 shotguns available in Cyberpunk 2077.
They offer high damage output that can quickly eliminate enemies who are within a short range.
Shotguns are good for dealing with heavily armored enemies.

Author’s Note: You can trust and rely on my expertise since I’ve gone through Cyberpunk 2077 for well over 110 hours.

Best Shotguns To Have In Cyberpunk 2077

Here is a brief information about the 10 best CQC shotguns you must get:

Serial No.	Weapon Name	Best For	Attacks Per Second	Clip Size
1	Ba Xing Chong	Best Damage Dealing Crowd Control Shotgun.	0.87	4x8 rounds
2	The Headsman	Best Shotgun For Close-Quarter Combat.	1.21	4 rounds
3	Guts	Best Versatile Shotgun For Crowd Control.	0.70	8 rounds
4	Bloody Maria	Best Customizable Shotgun.	1.01	8 rounds
5	The Carnage	Best Raw Power Shotgun.	0.65	5 rounds
6	Mox	Best Shotgun For Overwhelming Enemies.	0.66	5 rounds
7	The Sovereign	Best Rapid Fire Shotgun For Enhanced Accuracy.	0.95	2 rounds
8	Techtronika VST-37 Pozhar	Best Shotgun For A Target Locking Mechanism.	2.24	12 rounds
9	DB-4 Igla	Best Shotgun With Versatile Damage Capabilities.	0.83	2 rounds
10	Crusher	Best Shotgun For Close-Mid Range .	1.5	12 rounds

1. Ba Xing Chong

Best Damage Dealing Crowd Control Shotgun.

Ba Xing Chong Smart Shotgun – Unique Missable Iconic Weapon [Image Credit: eXputer]

Shotgun Attribute	Value
Attacks Per Second	0.87
Clip Size	4×8 round(s)
Headshot Damage Multiplier	100%
Slots	4
DPS	487.5
Damage Range	27-33
Physical Damage Bonus	+19-23
Critical Chance Bonus	+19.46%
Critical Damage Bonus	+83.40%
Bleeding Chance Bonus	+10%
Headshot Damage Multiplier	2.11
SMART Type	Homes in on targets with self-guided micro-projectiles

Why I Chose This: The exceptional destructive qualities it provides with the multi-target lock-on feature.

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The Ba Xing Chong shotgun is a phenomenal weapon that acquires features like explosive rounds that set it apart from the rest of the shotguns. Ba Xing Chong has great potential for wreaking havoc among groups of enemies by unleashing powerful explosives. This makes the weapon particularly effective in areas with tight groups of foes and heavy crowds.

Along with this, Ba Xing Chong proves highly useful for exposing enemies hiding behind barricades. It has an unrivaled attribute that allows the player to lock targets at multiple enemies at the same time this enhances the accuracy of the shots. Ba Xing Chong is a great choice for inflicting immense damage in a single blow.

All these exceptionally destructible qualities make the weapon an invaluable weapon in the arsenal of any cyberpunk warrior. However, Ba Xing Chong does not have any attachment slots and can only be obtained if The Edgerunner Artisan perk is unlocked.

Explosive rounds and multi-target rounds.
High damage potential.

No attachment slots.

2. The Headsman

Best Shotgun For Close-Quarter Combat.

Attribute	Value
Attacks Per Second	1.21
Clip Size	4 round(s)
Headshot Damage Multiplier	1.87%
Slots	2
DPS	385.5
Damage Range	25-30
Chemical Damage Bonus	+18-22
Ricochet Ability	Bullets can ricochet off surfaces
Weapon Type	POWER Type

Why I Chose This: The high-end performance it provides in close-quarter combat is second to none.

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The Headsman Shotgun in Cyberpunk 2077 is designed to perform best in close-quarter combats. The weapon stands out due to its remarkable capability to decimate multiple enemies simultaneously. The Headsman has a high pellet count and widespread range with a modifier that increases the range of projectiles from 6 to 16.

It has the ability to disjoint enemies and additionally torments unarmoured opposition which makes The Headsman worthwhile when it comes to defenseless foes. The Headsman Shotgun has a unique feature which is the ricochet mod, this mod makes the pellets bounce off surfaces and strike the enemy from unexpected angles. This feature allows the player to be creative in inflicting damage. For some, The Headsman is unarguably the best shotgun. Indeed, one must get their hands on this empowering weapon for domination in night city streets.

High pellet count and widespread range.
Versatile.
Ricochet ability.

Limited clip size.

3. Guts

Best Versatile Shotgun For Crowd Control.

GUTS Iconic Shotgun Location [Image Credit: eXputer]

Attribute	Value
Attacks Per Second	0.70
Clip Size	8 round(s)
Slots	2
DPS (Max Stats and Level)	1,449.9
Damage Range	90-110
Ricochet Ability	Bullets can ricochet off surfaces
Weapon Type	POWER

Why I Chose This: The crowd control capabilities on top of the high armor-piercing ability.

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In Night City, the Guts shotgun is known for its unique characteristics, which include its remarkable resisting power and capacity to neutralize heavily armed opponents. Guts is an ideal choice for crowd control due to its wide range which guarantees targeting multiple enemies at once. Along with this, the weapon has a high armor-penetrating capacity similar to The Cranage.

This unique feature leaves the opponents defenseless as the weapon is able to attack them even when they are hiding behind walls or barriers, hence, empowering the owner. The Guts is indeed the best choice for those who prefer aggressive play and close-up combat. Perhaps its optimum power and piercing capabilities make The Guts one of the best shotguns. According to many players at eXputer, The Guts is ranked the number one choice for V in the night city.

High damage.
Crowd control capabilities.
Ideal for aggressive play.

Moderate attack speed.

4. Bloody Maria

Best Customizable Shotgun.

BLOODY MARIA SHOTGUN [Image Credit: eXputer]

Attribute	Value
Attacks Per Second	1.01
Clip Size	8 round(s)
Slots	2
DPS (Max Stats and Level)	1521
Damage Range	217-266×6
Headshot Damage Multiplier	100%
Ricochet Ability	Bullets can ricochet off surfaces
Weapon Type	POWER Type

Why I Chose This: The customization it provides with the exceptionally high damage output.

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The Bloody Maria shotgun is a new addition & by far the deadliest shotgun in the game. It is a versatile shotgun with highly destructive qualities that has the potential for taking down enemies, inflicting injuries, and putting their strength for a follow-up attack in jeopardy. The Bloody Maria is known to have a high pellet count, which guarantees that the enemies within its range are met with devastating rain from projectiles.

Previously owned by Muamar Reyes, Bloody M\aria can be the most formidable shotgun, but only if all its qualities are unlocked. The weapon has various customization options; however, the shotgun is not easy to get. The Bloody Maria is definitely worth it. Despite all the weapon’s exceptional qualities, Bloody Maria cannot prove to be useful in a stealth quest because of its noise, which will attract unwanted attention. Also, the weapon only allows the addition of a scope attachment.

High damage output.
Versatile.
Customization options.

Difficult acquisition process.

5. The Carnage

Best Raw Power Shotgun.

Attribute	Value
Attacks Per Second	0.65
Clip Size	5 round(s)
DPS Variability	Low
Headshot Damage Multiplier	3.15
Crit Chance Bonus	+36.73%
Crit Damage Bonus	+157.42%
Physical Damage Bonus	+35-43
Bleeding Chance Bonus	+10%
Electrical Damage Bonus	+35-43
Shock Chance Bonus	+10%
Thermal Damage Bonus	+35-43
Burn Chance Bonus	+10%
Chemical Damage Bonus	+35-43
Poison Chance Bonus	+10%
Bonus Ricochet Damage	+36.73%

Why I Chose This: The armor penetrating capabilities it has with the raw power.

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The Carnage shotgun has a clear-cut design that imbues a sense of raw power and brutality. It has the exceptional capability to firepower slugs that penetrate through the enemy’s Armor and other barriers leaving the enemy defenseless and vulnerable to attack. The prevalence of The Carnage can be seen among many of the Night City’s gangs which is due to its affordability and low cost.

Perhaps The Carnage’s low cost makes the weapon quite attractive to get but this comes along with some minor setbacks including a slow fire rate and reload speed, along with this it doesn’t provide the option to install a muzzle and scope attachment, however, mods can be installed. The Carnage does not offer a widespread range of fire like some other shotguns but the weapon’s ability to reckon devastating damage in single shots makes it a formidable weapon.

Versatile damage types.
High damage potential.

Slow fire rate and reload speed.

6. Mox

Best Shotgun For Overwhelming Enemies.

The MOX Legendary Shotgun [Image Credit: eXputer]

Attribute	Value
Attacks Per Second	0.66
Clip Size	5 round(s)
DPS	173.3
Damage Range	11-14×20
Headshot Damage Multiplier	1.02
Thermal Damage Bonus	+10-13
Burn Damage Bonus	+3%
Ricochet Ability	Bullets can ricochet off surfaces
Weapon Type	POWER Type

Why I Chose This: The formidable offensive capabilities it provides and the thermal damage bonuses.

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The Mox shotgun is a variant of Budget Arms carnage in Cyberpunk 2077. The surface of Mox is embedded with many Mox decals. This shotgun has the capacity to be loaded with 5 shotgun shells however each shell has been programmed to have 20 projectiles.

The Mox shotgun can be upgraded with various mods and attachments which enhances its credibility to inflict maximum damage. The weapon has the capability of quickly destroying enemies because of its rapid-fire rate. Mox is indeed a reliable shotgun & best for offensive playstyle players.

High projectile count.
Rapid fire rate.
Thermal and burn damage bonuses.

Moderate DPS.

7. The Sovereign

Best Rapid Fire Shotgun For Enhanced Accuracy.

Sovereign Cyberpunk 2077 Best Iconic Shotgun [Image Credit: eXputer]

Attribute	Value
Attacks Per Second	0.95
Clip Size	2 round(s)
DPS	375.3
Damage Range	35-43
Headshot Damage Multiplier	0.98
Physical Damage Bonus	+25-30
Bonus Ricochet Damage	+17.18%
Bleeding Damage Bonus	+6%
Weapon Type	POWER Type
Ricochet Ability	Bullets can ricochet off surfaces

Why I Chose This: The enhanced accuracy and versatility it provides on top of the customization options.

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The Sovereign shotgun is a variant of the Rostovic DB4 Igla, known for its exquisite design featuring a wooden stock adorned with intricate carvings and decorative symbols. In battle, the Sovereign lives up to its name, delivering powerful shots capable of incapacitating multiple opponents with sheer force

Players can customize and upgrade The Sovereign shotgun to suit their playstyle, optimizing performance on the battlefield. Its enhanced accuracy, rapid rate of fire, and high magazine capacity make it adaptable in various situations. Similar to the Ba Xing Chong, The Sovereign can lock onto targets, ensuring precise shots, while its projectiles can bounce off surfaces for effective crowd control. Despite its effectiveness, acquiring The Sovereign can be challenging due to its rarity and expensive materials.

High damage output.
Customizable.
Enhanced accuracy.

Limited clip size.

8. Techtronika VST-37 Pozhar

Best Shotgun For A Target Locking Mechanism.

VST-37 POZHAR -best SHOTGUN CYBERPUNK 2077 PATCH 1.6 EDGERUNNERS UPDATE [Image Credit: eXputer]

Attribute	Value
Attacks Per Second	2.24
Clip Size	12 round(s)
DPS	886.4
Damage Range	99-121×5
Headshot Damage Multiplier	+100%
Thermal Damage Bonus	+70-85
Weapon Type	POWER Type

Why I Chose This: The target locking system proves exceptionally useful in combat with its high DPS.

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The Techtronika VST-37 Pozhar has a range of impressive attributes. Its design unleashes a burst of flames with each shot upon the enemy. Techtronika VST-37 Pozhar is renowned for wreaking havoc on the battlefield. The shotgun also has a target-locking system which increases precision and accuracy. Along with this, Techtronika VST-37 Pozhar has different firing modes ranging from semi-automatic to single-shot firing.

Techtronika VST-37 Pozhar is one of the best shotguns. Techtronika VST-37 Pozhar also has some variants which include the Pimp, Neon, Military, and Legendary shotguns. Pozhar is a Slavic word that translates to ‘’fire’’. Perhaps this weapon does justice to the weapon’s name and is an invaluable weapon in the arsenal of a cyber warrior.

Cyberpunk 2077 has a wide range of iconic weapons that prove to be most effective in different situations and different combat styles. Thus, each warrior chooses their own number one weapon which greatly depends on their style of playing.

Significant damage output.
Thermal damage.
Increased precision and accuracy.

Lacks in close-quarter combat.

9. DB-4 Igla

Best Shotgun With Versatile Damage Capabilities.

DB-4 IGLA Legendary Power Double-Barel Shotgun [Image Credit: eXputer]

Type	Double-Barrel Shotgun
Damage	63-77×10
DPS Variability	Medium
Attacks Per Second	0.83
Headshot Dmg Multiplier	1.97
Crit Chance	+35%
Crit Damage	+150%
Physical Damage	+45-55
Bleeding Chance	+6%
Electrical Damage	+37-46
Shock Chance	+10%
Thermal Damage	+45-55
Burn Chance	+6%
Chemical Damage	+45-55
Poison Chance	+6%
Clip Size	2 round(s)

Why I Chose This: The versatile elemental effects it provides with the easy acquisition process.

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The DB-4 Igla is a legendary double-barrel shotgun, highly sought by players for its fearsome power and versatile damage capabilities. This devastating weapon can be acquired in a couple of ways. For those who enjoy in-game quests, you can find the Igla in “Gig: Hacking the Hacker”. During this mission, in the office where you’re tasked with uploading malware, keep an eye out for a safe – the DB-4 Igla resides within.

If quests aren’t your thing, you might opt to buy them from in-game shops. Each shop features a unique inventory, and legendary clothes and items like the DB-4 Igla can show up randomly. If it’s not available on your first visit, don’t lose hope. Just exit the shop, use the “Skip Time” function to fast-forward 24 hours, and check the shop again. Repeat this process until the Igla finally graces the shop’s display.

Versatile elemental damage.
Headshot multiplier.
Accessible aquisition.

Limited clip size.

10. Crusher

Best Shotgun For Close-Mid Range Combat.

Crusher – Legendary Rapid Fire Shotgun [Image Credit: eXputer]

Type	Double-Barrel Shotgun
Damage	72-88×6
DPS Variability	Low
Attacks Per Second	1.5
Headshot Dmg Multiplier	3.15
Crit Chance	+36.75%
Crit Damage	+157.5%
Physical Damage	+51-62
Bleeding Chance	+10%
Electrical Damage	+51-62
Shock Chance	+10%
Thermal Damage	+51-62
Burn Chance	+10%
Chemical Damage	+51-62
Poison Chance	+10%
Bonus Ricochet Dmg	+36.73%
Clip Size	12 round(s)

Why I Chose This: The exceptional damage-dealing capabilities it provides on top of the versatility.

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The Crusher in Cyberpunk 2077 is a powerful semi-automatic shotgun with a round magazine. Its single-handed operation and eight-gauge shells make it formidable in combat. While it lacks muzzle attachments, it can be enhanced with mods at the rare rarity level, offering additional versatility.

Players can acquire the Crusher in Cyberpunk 2077 during the “Only Pain” quest by looting it from a cop. Alternatively, completing NCPD Scanner Hustles like Hidden Gem #22 and #1 in Badlands East can reward the Crusher. Crafting enthusiasts can obtain the blueprint during the “Gig: Greed Never Pays,” with a required body check of 10. Keep an eye out for enemies like Keegan Kelly or the Spec Ops Soldier, as they may drop the Crusher, although drops are randomized, requiring persistence