How to Unlock and Upgrade the AS3 Ultimax Shotgun: Shotguns

Learn how to find, unlock, and fully upgrade the AS3 Ultimax Shotgun in Saints Row (2022). Get the Full Battle Rattle Signature Ability with our guide!

Alright, let's talk about the AS3 Ultimax shotgun in Saints Row. This bad boy can be yours pretty early on, and with a little effort, you can turn it into a real powerhouse. We'll cover how to snag it, how to pump it full of upgrades, and the trick to unlocking its awesome Signature Ability.

How to Find and Upgrade the Ultimax

First things first, you need to actually get your hands on the Ultimax. Head over to any **Friendly Fire** store in Santo Ileso – you can't miss 'em. It'll cost you $4,000, so make sure you've got that cash ready. You can grab it as soon as you're done with the 'Making Rent' mission. Easy peasy.

Now, like all the best toys in the game, the Ultimax can be upgraded. There are three tiers of upgrades, and they're tied to your player level. You'll need to be:

• Level 5 to unlock the tier 1 upgrade. This will cost you $5,000.
• Level 10 to unlock the tier 2 upgrade. This one's a bit pricier at $25,000.
• Level 15 to max out the weapon with the tier 3 upgrade. This is the big one, costing a hefty $100,000.

Each upgrade bumps up its Damage, Range, Magazine size, and Reload Speed, making it a much more reliable companion in a firefight.

How to Unlock the Full Battle Rattle Signature Ability

Every weapon in Saints Row has a Signature Ability, and they're pretty cool. You can't buy these; you have to earn them by meeting specific in-game conditions. Once unlocked, you can activate them at Friendly Fire or your HQ's armory. The Ultimax's Signature Ability is called Full Battle Rattle, and it's a game-changer.

What does it do? It basically turns this shotgun into a fully automatic rifle. Yeah, you read that right. But to unlock it, you need to Get 10 Triple Kills. This means taking out three enemies in rapid succession, ten times over.

This can be a bit of a challenge, not gonna lie. Getting one triple kill is one thing, but chaining them with a shotgun requires some finesse and maybe a bit of luck. My advice? Fully upgrade the Ultimax before you seriously try for this. More damage, better range, and a bigger magazine make it way easier to line up those shots and get those multi-kills.

If you're really struggling, you can actually lower enemy health in the game's options menu under Gameplay/Challenge Options/Enemy Durability. It's a bit of a cheat, but hey, whatever gets the job done!

Grinding for Triple Kills

For those of you who like to grind, repeating certain Side Hustles is the way to go. The @TCHA Side Hustles are perfect for this. Specifically, target the Idols gang. They tend to be a bit squishier than other gangs, and when their specialists call in backup, you get a nice, tight cluster of enemies just begging to be mowed down. Plus, even if you don't get a triple kill on every run, you're still racking up cash and XP, which you'll always need.