Assault Shotgun

The Assault Shotgun is one type of default Charging Weapon in Onslaught. The Assault Shotgun is available for the Shocktrooper specialization.

Overview
The Assault Shotgun is an extremely powerful shotgun that also fires very quickly, compared to other shotguns. Its intended use is to allow players to assault a heavily defended room or area. The Assault Shotgun is usable after gaining 500 points in one life without dying. This means if the player gets five kills or captures a few points (depending on game mode), they will be able to use the Assault Shotgun.

Like all Charging Weapons, the Assault Shotgun cannot be reloaded after its ammunition is expended, except for the. This means it must be used very wisely. Furthermore, the weapon has a one-minute cool down after use during which it cannot be used again. If the player dies, this cool down disappears.

Weapons
There are a total of two different Assault Shotguns, each with their own unique characteristics.
 * KS-23
 * Holland & Holland Paradox

Performance
The Assault Shotgun, like most shotguns, can fire a variety of shells based on the loadout the player chooses in their Customization tab. These includes slugs, flechette rounds, explosive rounds, and others. No matter which ammunition is selected, the Assault Shotgun is noticeably more powerful than most other shotguns due to its larger shell size. It also has a very good damage dropoff, meaning that it will be able to kill enemies in one hit across a room, unlike most other shotguns. Finally, the Assault Shotgun fires very quickly, meaning it can kill closely grouped enemies easily.