Combat Shotgun Overhaul

⭐ — (18 endorsements) 📥 478 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 7/6/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Apricorum · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/9/2023 📅 Created: 7/6/2023

🔍 Analysis

  • 🏆 #101 of 254 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Projectile Changes- Now the projectiles are non-hitscan, the travel time is balanced enough for the 2 fire modes as they are nor too fast and nor too slow for long and point blank range. Also the number of projectiles per shot has been changed from 12 to 8.

- The sticky bomb is now better in some ways and worse in others. The projectile count has been risen to 4, the speed of the projectiles reduced to make it worse in long ranged fights and the explosion time has been reduced to 200ms. This helps the weapon in the later phases of the game as now it can compete with the super shotgun and the rocket launcher which is a heavy weapon as the combat shotgun.

Spread Changes

- The spread of the primary fire mode is now more prone to be vertical and less horizontal, while the fire mode for the full auto is more homogeneous in the x and y axis.

- Albeit this weapon presents spread it is fixed in a way to create a star shape exaggerated on the x axis and a little less narrow on the y axis.

Damage changes

-The total damage per 8 bullets is now 500-600. In a nutshell now you will kill a Hell Knight in 6 or 5.

-The total damage per 4 sticky bombs has now a default value of 65, excluding critical hits. Hitting a Hell Knight with 3-4 charges from mid range will make it go in stagger state, depending on the critical hits. When it comes to Tyrants, it will take 15 charges to kill one.

Fire Interval

- All the 3 fire modes have been buffed in fire rate as the dps in the default game is very low in every phase of the game. Not to mention the full auto has 60% extra fire rate compared to the default one. It will eat a lot of ammos but will be better than most weapon to single target killing.

I apologize for posting this mod in a premature stage, but this is the absolute first time I make such content. Hope to read your takes in the comment. Oh before I forget it, I was thinking to add a knock back/up mechanic to make this weapon act like a quake rocket jump, let me know what you think about it!

Things to do:

Fix the fx of the grenades explosions;

Make a showcase video.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A rework of the combat shotgun to improve its effectiveness across all game stages. With 18 endorsements and 478 downloads, it's a niche mod for players seeking a more balanced shotgun experience.

✨ Key Features

Reworks the combat shotgun for better performance in every stage of the game.
Aimed at improving weapon viability throughout the game.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Small but dedicated following (18 endorsements) — the author's focused on making the shotgun feel good at all stages.
  • 478 downloads show there's interest in a combat shotgun rework.
  • Simple concept: if you love shotguns, this is a targeted tweak.

⚠️ Cons

  • No detailed patch notes or feature list — you'll have to test in-game to see exactly what changed.
  • Low endorsement count (18) means it's not widely vetted; could be unbalanced or buggy.
  • Last updated in 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game version.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who feel the combat shotgun falls off in later stages and want a rebalance. Skip if you're looking for a complete overhaul with new mechanics — this is a focused tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since the mod changes weapon stats, test it in a low-stakes area first to get a feel for the new damage and handling.
  • If you're using other weapon mods, load order might matter — place this after other weapon overhauls to ensure it takes effect.
  • Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues or compatibility notes from other players.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Doometernal Mods
Author
Apricorum
Version
1.3
Downloads
478
Endorsements
18
Category
Weapons
Created
7/6/2023
Updated
7/9/2023

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