Shotgun

The shotgun is a frequently occurring weapon in the Tomb Raider series. It has appeared in every main Tomb Raider game up to date.

Original Timeline

Tomb Raider-Tomb Raider Chronicles

The shotgun appears in all games of the original series. It offers massive damage, but severely short range. It needs to be reloaded after every shot, but offers massive firepower. The model in TR1 and 2 closely resembles a Mossberg 500, given the square ejection port on the side. The model in TRIII is a Franchi SPAS-12 with a shortened barrel, which was retextured in TR4 and TR5. However, the shotgun in the last two entries looks inaccurate, due to the seemingly absent pump.

The shotgun fires 6 pellets per shot with random spread applied. Each pellet deals 3 damage, with the exception of TR1's dealing 4, for a maximum of 18 damage per shot, or 24 in TR1. TR4 introduces wideshot shells as a second ammo type, which has double the spread, with the normal ammo having a narrower spread (around that of the pistols) than in previous games to compensate.

TR1-2

Sprite TR1-TR2

TR 2

(TR3)

Beta TR4

TR4-5

Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

The shotgun in Angel of Darkness takes the form of the V-Packer, based on a Mossberg 500 Cruiser. It comes with 6-shell boxes (PAL version) or 25-pellet (NTSC-US version), having either standard or wideshot shells (the later of which were cut from the final game). It may have been intended to fire all 6 pellets in one shot, prompting a pump to reload like a shotgun should, but likely due to time restraints and rushed development, it remains firing single pellets at a time. Ammo is very common, particularly in the earlier stages of the game. However, it will become useless after Galleries Under Siege, since Lara will be stripped of all of her weapons by Kurtis.

(TR6)

Legend Timeline

Tomb Raider Legend

Lara can find shotguns from fallen enemies; it begins appearing in the second level, Peru - Return to Paraíso. It deals heavy damage at close range, usually killing regular enemies in one hit, but has limited ammo, and is not used much by enemies. It comes with a 5-round capacity, with a maximum of 25 shells. The model is based on a Mossberg 590 Mariner Cruiser.

(TRL)

(TRA)

Tomb Raider Anniversary

The shotgun returns to match its counterpart in the original. it has an 8-round tubular magazine, and a max ammo capacity of 40. It can be found as a Secret behind the second waterfall in The Lost Valley. If not obtained there, Lara will still take it from Larson after the Tomb of Qualopec. It can be reacquired in Natla's Mines after the fight with Larson.

Tomb Raider Underworld

(TRU)

Lara has access to a GN Tactical Shotgun as a selectable weapon in her inventory from the start of the game. Ammo is restocked only between levels. Depending on the difficulty, the given ammo capacity is between 42, 72 and 90 shells. It is more effective than other shotguns in the series, though it is still more powerful at long ranges. This model is based on the FN TPS.

Survivor Timeline

Tomb Raider

Lara acquires a wartime trench shotgun, exposed to the elements in a chasm along the monastery. It can be upgraded to a Pump-Action Shotgun, and later a Combat Shotgun, when sufficient shotgun parts are found. Each new model offers additional upgrades. The shotgun has the added function of destroying wooden barriers.

Upgrades

Upgrade	Unlock	Cost	Effect
Full Choke	Trench Gun	400	Adds an alternate fire mode which concentrates the cone of pellets and gives them longer range.
Barrel Shroud	Trench Gun	325	Slotted barrel shroud improves gun handling for increased damage.
Polished Bolt	Trench Gun	300	Faster cycle rate between shots improves firing rate.
Padded Grip	Trench Gun	300	Padded front grip helps steady the weapon for reduced weapon kick.
Incendiary Shells	Pump-Action Shotgun	400	Modified barrel tip applies ignitable fuel to outgoing pellets.
Wrapped Stock	Pump-Action Shotgun	300	Padded Grip required. Wrapped folding stock further steadies the weapon while firing.
Shell Mag	Pump-Action Shotgun	350	Removes need to load shells individually for faster reloading.
Modified Receiver	Combat Shotgun	325	Barrel Shroud required. Tuned mechanics improve performance for additional damage.
Drum Mag	Combat Shotgun	400	Shell Mag required. Improves reload speed and doubles magazine size to 12.

Trench Gun

Pump-Action Shotgun

Shotguns

Retooling the Tomb Raider 2013 version from a mere infantry commonplace projectile weapon into a genuine "incendiary weapon" (the United Nations has designated "dragon-breath" shotguns thusly) through the key "Incendiary Shells" upgrade indeed increases its deadliness, almost qualitatively, and militarily outclassed enemy combatants react accordingly.

Pump-action Shotgun: Always useful, this balanced weapon should be in any arsenal. Obtained in a mission.

Break-action Shotgun: When stopping power is key, this is the gun of choice. Obtainable from Lockboxes.

Tactical Shotgun: Smooth and steady firing with plenty of power. Obtainable from a vendor for 140 Byzantine Coins.

Full-auto Shotgun: A powerhouse that deals damage at high speed. Obtainable from Lockboxes.

Thunderclap: Gilded break-action shotgun that deals heavy damage and isn't quiet about it. Obtainable after completing the game 100%.

Harbringer: Modified full auto shotgun that announces judgement is coming.

Voidhammer: Break-action shotgun with legendary stopping power. Can only be wielded by those that are worthy. Obtainable after rescuing 8 prisoners in Cold Darkness Awakened.

Attachments

Shotgun Spreader Choke - Narrows shot spread to mimic shotgun slug. Rewarded for completing "Misguided Intelligence" mission.

Ammo

Dragonfire Shells - Incendiary shotgun shells that ignite burnables and unarmored enemies. Crafting costs 5 shotgun shells, 2 magnesite ore, 1 oil.

Upgrades

Upgrade	Unlock	Cost	Effect
Custom Forcing Cone	All shotguns	16 (20) salvage	A forcing cone produces more concentrated shot patterns for increased damage.
Rapid Fire Modification	All pump-action and tactical shotguns	10 (12) salvage 5 (5) technical parts	Rapid fire mod increases the cycling speed of each shot into the chamber for faster firing.
Padded Grip	All shotguns	16 (20) hide 1 (1) exotic hide	A more comfortable grip means less overexertion while firing for less recoil.
Barrel Shroud	All shotguns	3 (4) hide 15 (18) salvage	Metal sheathing protects the user from a heated barrel, allowing for faster reloading.
Tube Magazine Extender	All pump-action and tactical shotguns	19 (23) salvage	More shells can be held in a tube mag for increased ammo capacity between reloads.
Custom Trigger	All shotguns except full auto	10 (12) salvage 7 (7) mechanical parts	Crafting Tool required. Extra trigger sensitivity allows for easier and faster firing.
Modified Ejector	All shotguns except break-action	11 (13) salvage 9 (9) technical parts	Crafting Tool required. Clean ejecting of shells reduces jams for faster reloading.
Extended Magazine	All full auto shotguns	13 (15) salvage 8 (8) technical parts	Crafting Tool required. A larger magazine allows more shots to be fired before the need to reload.
Wrapped Grip	All break-action shotguns.	18 (22) cloth 1 (1) exotic hide	Crafting Tool; Barrel Shroud required. Improve grip on weapon, reducing recoil.
Back-Bored Barrel	All shotguns	15 (18) oil 6 (8) salvage	Enhancement Tool required. Wider barrel diameter means more shot can be loaded for increased damage.
Improved Feeder	All full auto shotguns	10 (12) salvage 10 (10) technical parts	Enhancement Tool required. Refined feeder mechanism means less jamming for a higher rate of fire.
Large Drum Magazine	All full auto shotguns	15 (18) salvage 9 (9) technical parts	Enhancement Tool; Extended Magazine required. A large capacity drum significantly increases shot capacity between reloads.
Forced Ejector Mod	All break-action shotguns	13 (15) salvage 10 (10) technical parts	Enhancement Tool required. Shells are forcibly ejected from the barrel when opened, speeding reload times.
Muzzle Weight	All pump and break-action shotguns	12 (14) hide 10 (12) salvage	Enhancement Tool; Barrel Shroud required. Weighted muzzle stabilizes the weapon when firing, reducing recoil.
Vented Barrel	All tactical shotguns	10 (12) hide 12 (14) salvage	Enhancement Tool required. Redirects gases released when firing to counter recoil and unwanted rising of the barrel.
Drum Magazine	All tactical shotguns	15 (18) salvage 9 (9) technical parts	Enhancement Tool; Tube Magazine Extender required. A large capacity drum significantly increases shot capacity between reloads.
Auto Load Modification	All pump-action shotguns	15 (18) oil 10 (12) salvage 2 (2) technical parts	Refinement Tool required. Precision mod increases the speed with which shells can be reloaded.
Pump Grip	All pump-action shotguns	6 (8) hide 20 (24) salvage	Refinement Tool required. A custom-fit pump handle allows for a more natural hold and decreases recoil.
Lubricated Hinge	All break-action shotguns	12 (13) oil 13 (15) salvage 2 (2) boar fat	Refinement Tool; Forced Ejector Mod required. Smoother break-action motion improves reload speed with quicker access to shells.
Balanced Stock	All break-action shotguns	8 (10) wood 15 (18) hide 3 (3) technical parts	Refinement Tool; Lubricated Hinge required. Adjusted stock design balances gun weight for increased recoil stability.
Ghost Ring Sight	All tactical shotguns	20 (24) salvage 3 (3) technical parts	Refinement Tool required. Makeshift sight allows for better aiming and thus, a higher rate of fire.
Quick Release Drum	All full auto shotguns	20 (24) salvage 2 (2) chromite ore 5 (5) technical parts	Refinement Tool; Large Drum Magazine required. A modified drum means quicker switching of ammo magazines and higher reload speeds.

• (x) = Survivor Cost

Full-Auto Shotgun

Pump-Action Shotgun

Tactical Shotgun

Voidhammer

Harbringer

Thunderclap

Break-Action Shotgun

Dragonfire Shells

Trivia

• The shotgun, as it appeared in Tomb Raider and Tomb Raider II, featured in earlier versions of Tomb Raider III (such as the demo of it that came with Pandemonium) until its appearance was changed to what is in Tomb Raider III now.
• In an earlier version of Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, the shotgun in the inventory looks different to how it does in gameplay. In gameplay, it looks like the Tomb Raider III shotgun. The inventory one also appears to have a Flashlight on it. Perhaps Lara was to have used the shotgun as a light source as well as a weapon.