- Shotguns

Master shotguns in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition! Learn about upgrades for the Shotgun, Hunting Rifle, Chaser 13, and SPSA 14, including costs and effects.

Alright, let's talk shotguns in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition. These things are brutal up close, perfect for clearing out those pesky mutants or ambushing unwary Stalkers. While they might not be your go-to for long-range engagements, when things get hairy and you need to put rounds downrange fast, a good shotgun is your best friend. We'll go over the available shotguns and their upgrades so you can make the most of them.

Shotgun Upgrades:

• Barrel Modification: For 100 rubles, this boosts accuracy by 50%, but it's a bummer because you won't be able to use shotgun shells anymore. Keep this in mind!
• Grip Handguards: Another 100 ruble upgrade, this one cuts down recoil by 20%, making follow-up shots much smoother.
• Striker Replacement: For 100 rubles, you get a 10% increase in reliability, meaning your shotgun will jam less often.

Hunting Rifle Upgrades:

• Barrel Modification (x2): You can get two barrel mods for 120 rubles each. The first gives a 50% accuracy boost but, like the basic shotgun, prevents the use of shotgun shells. The second reduces weight by 15%.
• Cheek Pad: For 120 rubles, this reduces recoil by 30%.
• Grip Handguards: For 120 rubles, this reduces recoil by 20%.
• Striker Replacement: For 120 rubles, this increases reliability by 10%.

Chaser 13 Upgrades:

• Mechanism Replacement: For 375 rubles, you'll see a 20% increase in rate of fire.
• Barrel Modification: For 375 rubles, this gives a 20% accuracy boost.
• Polymer Parts: For 375 rubles, this reduces the weapon's weight by 15%.
• Striker Replacement: For 375 rubles, this boosts reliability by 30%.
• Anatomical Grip: For 375 rubles, this provides a significant 30% accuracy increase.
• Extend Magazine: For 375 rubles, you can add 2 more rounds to your magazine capacity.
• Protective Splutter: For 375 rubles, this increases reliability by 30%.
• Improved Pump Action Mechanism: This one costs 750 rubles and requires upgrades 1 and 3. It gives another 20% rate of fire boost.
• Electronic Stabilizer: For 750 rubles, requiring upgrades 2 and 4, this grants an additional 20% accuracy.

SPSA 14 Upgrades:

• Mechanism Replacement: For 375 rubles, you get a 15% increase in rate of fire.
• Barrel Modification: For 375 rubles, this improves accuracy by 20%, but it means you can't use shotgun shells.
• Polymer Parts: For 375 rubles, this reduces the weapon's weight by 15%.
• Striker Replacement: For 375 rubles, this increases reliability by 30%.
• Anatomical Grip: For 375 rubles, this provides a 30% accuracy boost.
• Extend Magazine: For 375 rubles, you can add 2 more rounds to your magazine.
• Protective Splutter: For 375 rubles, this increases reliability by 30%.
• Improved Pump Action Mechanism: This costs 1125 rubles and requires upgrades 1 and 3. It adds another 20% to your rate of fire.
• Electronic Stabilizer: For 1125 rubles, requiring upgrades 2 and 4, this gives an additional 20% accuracy.