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Pump Shotgun Guide — Palworld Weapon — FAQ

Common Pump Shotgun questions. This section of the Pal Stars Pump Shotgun guide covers what level unlocks the shotgun in palworld? for Palworld 1.0, with every answer visible on the page.

Updated 2026-07-29

Key takeaways
  • What level unlocks the Shotgun in Palworld?
  • Shotgun DPS vs Assault Rifle DPS in Palworld?
  • Best ammo for Shotgun in Palworld?

What level unlocks the Shotgun in Palworld?

Level 30, 2 Tech points, at the High-Grade Workbench.

Shotgun DPS vs Assault Rifle DPS in Palworld?

Shotgun wins burst inside 10m (~120/shell). Assault Rifle wins sustained (~540 DPS). Carry both for Tower runs.

Best ammo for Shotgun in Palworld?

Standard Shotgun Shells. No elemental variant exists — pair the shotgun with an elemental partner Pal for coverage.

Further reading
Polygon — Palworld

Polygon feature coverage.