Shotgun · Classic Vice City + GTA 6

Shotgun

Spec Sheet

Category

Shotgun

Damage

Very High (close range)

Fire Rate

Low (pump) / Medium (auto)

Range

Short

Ammo

12-gauge shells

Overview

The shotgun is the king of close-quarters combat. Massive damage at short range, useless at distance. One blast at point-blank range will drop anyone. The shotgun doesn’t negotiate.

In Vice City, players have three options: the Chromed Shotgun (pump), the Stubby Shotgun (sawn-off, devastating), and the SPAZ-12 (full-auto, devastating AND fast). The SPAZ-12 is the most destructive shotgun in the game.

How It Could Tie Into GTA 6

Shotguns are expected in GTA 6 — they’ve appeared in every GTA game. Trailer 2 shows close-quarters combat scenarios where a shotgun would excel.

The SPAZ-12 from Vice City may return or be replaced by a modern equivalent like the Kel-Tec KSG or DP-12 double-barrel pump.

Tactics

Use indoors and in tight alleys where enemies can’t keep their distance.

The shotgun is a one-shot kill at point-blank range.

Useless at long range — switch to a rifle if enemies are far away.

Trivia

  • The SPAZ-12 is based on the Franchi SPAS-12, a dual-mode Italian shotgun.
  • The SPAS-12 was designed in 1979 and featured in numerous action films.
  • In Vice City, the Stubby Shotgun is the preferred weapon for indoor clearing.

Category: Shotgun | Era: All GTA games

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