Tactical Shotgun

Tactical Skeleton drop and six-pellet discharge

Acquired by defeating the Tactical Skeleton inside the post-Plantera Dungeon, primarily in brick-walled halls. Each pull of the trigger discharges a spread of 6 pellets while consuming merely 1 bullet from the player's reserves. Each pellet inflicts 36 base ranged damage with a stout 7 knockback value at a use time of 34.

Homing bullet conversions and Shroomite synergy

While natural pellet spread can miss targets at long distances, loading Chlorophyte Bullet causes all 6 fired pellets to curve and home simultaneously into a single foe, creating high concentrated burst. Alternatively, Crystal Bullet fragments into dozens of sharp shards upon contact with mob groups. The weapon pairs effectively with Shroomite Helmet and bullet-boosting emblems. Unreal is the optimal modifier, boosting speed, velocity, and damage.

Trivia

• The firearm fires 6 individual projectiles per blast while consuming only a single round of ammunition.
• It serves as the direct upgrade to the standard Shotgun sold by the Arms Dealer in early Hardmode.