Shotgun

Weapon
Max Carried: 1
Attack Speed: Moderate
Attack Damage: High
Blocking Effectiveness: None
A firearm with low range but high damage. Can use both buckshot ammo and slug ammo.

Where to Find the Shotgun

The shotgun can be found in the northwest part of the island, and the location is marked by a purple exclamation point on the GPS tracker. When you arrive at the site, you will find a grave that you have to dig up with the shovel. After smashing open the coffin, you will find a corpse that is clutching the shotgun.

For a more in-depth guide on getting the shotgun, go to Where to Get the Shotgun.

sons of the forest shotgun location and grave

How to Use the Shotgun

The shotgun can be aimed down its sights by pressing / , and fired by hitting / . The player will need either buckshot ammo or slug ammo in order to use the weapon, which can be found in camps, bunkers, and caves. After all the bullets have been expelled from the tube, the player will be prompted to reload. There are several attachments that the player can get for the shotgun, including: