Overview[1]
The Sawn-Off Shotgun is a starting weapon that is automatically unlocked when the user joins the game. It's a double-barrel, break action sawn-off shotgun that holds only two rounds, while also boasting a rather high firerate compared to its more expensive, pump action brethren. With the capability to down a player with a single shot to the head, it's a powerful but inexpensive choice for Close-Quarters-Combat[CQC], be it for ambushes or self-defence. However, the Sawn-Off is also one of the most punishing weapons in-game. Its poor magazine capacity of only two shells means that players are often dead if they are unable to reload in time, or lack a backup weapon. In addition, its high spread and damage drop-off means that users must get extremely close up to their opponent to maximise damage, further increasing the risk of the weapon.
Stats
- Armor Penetration
- 0.15
- Firerate
- 2
- Level required
- 1
- Mobility
- 14.75
- Price
- • $175 Dealer • $175 Infection
- Recoil Control
- 45
- Reload Time
- 2.5s
- Sell value
- $90
- Slots
- 3.5
- Type
- Shotgun
- Damage
- • 12x8 Base • 17x8 (1.42x) Headshot, • 8x8 Legs
Usage & Tactics
The Sawn-Off is a starter shotgun and as the saying goes "You get what you pay for." Its maximum effective range of around 5 studs as past that, damage drop off will take effect and with its low total ammo of 10, every shell counts in making a difference. The Sawn-Off is best used against single, lone targets or duos. With the capability to down players with a single shot to the head, accuracy is important in order to make the most of this weapon. For a more forgiving experience, one can purchase two Sawn-Off shotguns, giving them four total shells, or alternatively a backup weapon of their choice. Large groups are to be avoided, as the low magazine capacity of just two shells means that at most, one can take out two players before needing to run away and reload. The high damage also means that as long as one shot lands up-close, the opponent will be severely injured, allowing one to even use their Fists to finish them off. Despite the weapon’s potent CQC capabilities, it's more often than not better to swap it out for other weapons should the opportunity arises, such as the MP7, AKS-74U and UMP-45. These weapons may not boast the same CQC power as the Sawn-Off, but are more versatile and forgiving compared to it. Overall, the Sawn-off Shotgun is a deadly weapon up-close that can be considered easy to use, but difficult to master. If the user is accurate with their aim, the gun will be prove to be a cheap but deadly option for close-range engagements and/or ambushing one or two players.
Pros & Cons
Cheapest gun in the game. High damage. Can be found in Weapon Crates. High mobility. Only 3.5 inventory slots. Starter weapon. Can fire both shells without having to chamber. Deals 1.08x more damage with the Golden Sawnoff Skin and has a high knockback property, killing players should they get knocked from it. Very close-range weapon, losing the majority of its power past 7 studs. Low reserve ammo. Low Hip-fire accuracy. Only 2 shells. Terrible armor penetration stat. Totally useless against Slayer's Armor II.
Strategy
The Sawn-Off Shotgun is more commonly referred to as “db” which stands for “Double-Barrel”. The Sawn-Off Shotgun is the lowest range firearm currently in-game. This weapon's appearance and name is inspired from its real-world counterpart, the Sawed-Off Shotgun This weapon is the cheapest firearm in Criminality, excluding firearms obtained through Scrap Piles and Gamepass Weapons. The Sawn-Off Shotgun has a shop description similar to that of Counter Strike: Global Offensive's Sawn off shotgun. A glitch exists where the Sawn-Off can be dropped, another one can be bought, and the dropped Sawn-Off can be picked up, allowing you to hold 2 Sawn-Offs. Normally, you can only buy and hold one. This glitch makes the refilling process longer, as you must drop one of them, refill the first one, then drop the full one and refill the other one. Although you have the refilling process longer, you are able to have 4 shots instead of the 2. The Golden Sawnoff Skin increases the Sawnoff’s damage by 1.08x, raising the base, headshot, and leg damage to 12.96, 18.36, and 8.64, respectively and has a high knockback property. Category:Guns
