Shotgun

The Shotgun  is a Hardmode ranged weapon that fires a spread of four bullets, though each firing consumes only one item (bullet) of Ammunition (similar to the three-shot burst of the Clockwork Assault Rifle). The Shotgun becomes available for purchase from the Arms Dealer for 70 after the Wall of Flesh has been defeated.

The Shotgun is effective at short ranges, but rapidly loses effectiveness at longer ranges since the shots spread out the further they travel.

Useful for killing long monsters like the Wyvern.

Tips

 * Using the Shotgun with Crystal Bullets is useful against large groups. Cursed Bullets will help more in PvP, because Crystal Bullets only hit players with their primary projectiles, since players become momentarily invulnerable when damaged, so the flyoff shards won't have any effect. The greater primary damage of Cursed Bullets and the Cursed Inferno debuff will deal more damage in this case.
 * The Shotgun is not recommended for use against Hardmode Bosses, due to its slow fire rate.