Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to get and upgrade the Combat Shotgun in Doom The Dark Ages, including its skins and effects.

You beginDoom The Dark Ageswith theCombat Shotgunalready in your inventory. There’s no quest to trigger, no objective to complete. The weapon is in your hands from the first moment of gameplay. That alone makes it the first tool you will use to survive early encounters.

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From function to visuals, the Combat Shotgun has more depth than its starting status might suggest. Let’s go through every detail to help you understand how this weapon fits into your combat strategy.

How To Find Combat Shotgun in Doom The Dark Ages

You do not need to locate or earn this weapon. The Combat Shotgun is already equipped at the start of the game. You can fire it immediately. There’s no requirement to complete any task to access it.

Combat Shotgun Classification and Ammo

This weapon belongs to theShotgunclass. It consumesShotgun Shellsas its primary ammunition.

Ammo Capacity by Default

As of now, there are no confirmed stats for minimum or maximum damage. Similarly, splash damage values have not been specified. These numbers may become available later through updates or a deeper gameplay experience.

Upgrade System of Combat Shotgun in Doom The Dark Ages

Each upgrade tier brings new effects. While the prices for some tiers are token-based, others require shell points. A single unlock activates both upgrades in a tier, but you’re able to only choose one to remain active at a time.

This tier changes how you control crowd threats. Tune Up is better for bursts of damage. Flare-Up helps clear low-tier enemies more efficiently.

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You can respec between upgrades if needed, but only one from each tier can be active at a time.

Available Skins for Combat Shotgun

You can switch the appearance of the Combat Shotgun through cosmetic skins. These do not alter damage or performance.

Known Skins

Each skin gives the weapon a distinct visual identity. You may want to match them with other armor sets for visual consistency, but functionality remains untouched.

What’s Still Unknown About Combat Shotgun

Some technical data is not yet accessible. Current gaps include:

These elements will be updated after more gameplay data is gathered.

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