Weapon Familiarity and Condition
Weapons perform better the more you use them.
All firearms, bows, and melee weapons mapped with damage and RPM statistics.
Frontier Mechanics Comparison


| Krampus Shotgun | Stat | Pump-Action Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ 95 | Base Damage | 85 |
| ✓ 180 | RPM | 100 |
| ✓ 285 | DPS | 142 |
| 50 | Accuracy | 50 |
| 50 | Movement Speed | 50 |
| 0% | Armor Pen | 0% |
| ✓ 0.667s | TTK (Close) | 1.200s |
| 3 | Shots to Kill | 3 |
| 2.00x | HS Multiplier | 2.00x |
| 6 | Magazine | 6 |
| 2.000s | Reload Speed | 2.000s |
Breaking down the Krampus Shotgun against the Pump-Action Shotgun shows the Krampus Shotgun securing the fastest TTK (0.667s compared to 1.200s). When we evaluate raw damage per second, the Krampus Shotgun shines with 285 DPS versus 142. The Krampus Shotgun needs 3 lethal hits; the Pump-Action Shotgun needs 3.
Ultimately, the best weapon is the one that fits your playstyle. If you prioritize fast eliminations in close-range fights, the Krampus Shotgun has the mathematical edge. If you play passively or engage at mid-range, test both before committing to a loadout slot.
Weapons perform better the more you use them.
Base power before ammo modifiers.
Express ammo provides a sheer damage boost.
All calculations are based on verified data extracted from Red Dead Redemption 2 Patch 1.32 game files. We cross-reference values with in-game testing to ensure 99.9% accuracy for competitive play.
All stats matched with GTABase ratings.
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