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Overview

The Mortimer Shotgun is a firearm in Crimson Desert built for powerful close-range attacks. It shares the shotgun classification with the Metilbahm Shotgun and has the same base Attack Power of 12, but it costs more at 2.53 Silver Coins compared to the Metilbahm's 1.50.

The higher price without any visible stat difference suggests potential hidden benefits in handling, spread pattern, or reload characteristics that are not yet fully documented. Shotguns fire a spread of projectiles effective at short distances, making them natural companions for aggressive, in-your-face combat styles where the player closes distance quickly and finishes enemies at point-blank range.

Like all firearms, the Mortimer Shotgun requires ammunition to fire. Shotguns in Crimson Desert have not been confirmed as character-exclusive, unlike pistols and muskets which are restricted to Damiane.

Stats

How to Obtain

The Mortimer Shotgun can be purchased from equipment merchants for 2.53 Silver Coins. Like other weapons, pricing may fluctuate depending on faction reputation. The weapon may also be craftable through a Blacksmith once the correct firearm crafting book has been found, though the specific crafting materials remain undocumented.

At 2.53 Silver Coins, the Mortimer is the more expensive of the two shotguns. Players who want to try shotgun combat on a budget should consider the Metilbahm Shotgun first at 1.50 Silver, since both share the same visible stats.

Refinement and Upgrades

The Mortimer Shotgun supports 10 refinement levels and 5 Abyss Core slots. With the same base stats as the Metilbahm Shotgun, the upgrade path is functionally identical in terms of numbers. The choice between the two shotguns may come down to availability, the player's budget, and any hidden handling characteristics.

For Abyss Core loadouts, shotguns benefit from cores that boost close-range damage, stagger chance, and area-of-effect potential. Since shotguns lack a secondary stat bonus, the core slots are your primary tool for customization and differentiation.

Shotgun Comparison

Both shotguns have identical Attack Power and the same number of refinement and Abyss Core slots. The Mortimer's higher price point without a visible stat advantage is unusual. There may be hidden handling differences (tighter spread, faster reload, better stagger), or it could simply reflect merchant markup depending on location. As more data becomes available, the distinction between these two shotguns should become clearer.

Combat Tips

Like the Metilbahm, the Mortimer Shotgun performs best at point-blank range. Fire it as you charge into a group of enemies, then immediately switch to a melee weapon for follow-up strikes. The spread pattern means you can catch multiple targets if they are clustered together, making shotguns surprisingly effective against small packs of weaker enemies.

For tougher single targets, aim at center mass to ensure the full spread connects for maximum damage. Against bosses and elite enemies, a shotgun blast as a fight opener followed by a quick weapon swap to melee can establish an early damage lead.

The Mortimer Shotgun pairs naturally with aggressive playstyles that favor closing distance quickly. Characters who focus on heavy melee damage (like Oongka with his Greathammer or Greataxe) may find shotguns complement their existing approach better than longer-range firearms.