KNUCKLE
Shotgun
Free CircuitA compact double-barrel built for a single desperate doorway. Each trigger releases one shell; firing both quickly leaves the operator completely empty while the breech is opened.
Operating principle
A compact double-barrel built for a single desperate doorway. Each trigger releases one shell; firing both quickly leaves the operator completely empty while the breech is opened.
Modification choices
A choke concentrates the pellet group and demands better aim. A ported barrel reduces follow-up climb but exposes a larger flash. A shell carrier improves reserve access without changing magazine capacity.
Engagement doctrine
Fight around a hard corner and step back during the action cycle. Use in PvP breaches and indoor Battle Royale finishes; PvE armored targets require exposed joints, not center-mass fire.
Strengths, limits & counters
Strong immediate threat, almost no sustained pressure. Bait the two shots from cover before closing in.
Reading the specifications
Damage is the total from one shell when every pellet hits an unarmored torso at close range. Partial patterns deal less; the number is not damage per pellet. Rate is nominal cycling speed; burst pauses, charging, cooling and reloads reduce sustained output. Capacity counts projectiles, shells or charges per load. Range describes the intended engagement distance. Recoil is a 0–100 control-demand index: lower is steadier, not weaker.
Operators & modes
Recommended operators: VEX, WISP. The displayed range is 9 metres in this fictional design. Treat it as a planning guide: sightlines, armor and movement still decide the encounter.
