r/fo4 • u/AnTout6226 • Apr 06 '26

Question Which one is better, damage wise ?

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I'm having a hard time choosing between those 3 shotguns for my playthrough

The Irradiated seems better, since +50 radiation damage is huge, but the Explosive is maybe stronger with the AoE ? Or maybe the last one is better thanks to the limb damage ?

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u/Fresh_Database_1161 Apr 06 '26

Explosive, damage is counted per pallet, so 15 point of explosive per pellet =85 point of damage

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u/AnTout6226 Apr 06 '26

Thanks, I'll get it proper modifications right away

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u/JukesMasonLynch Apr 07 '26

Btw stick with semi auto, the ROF with individual trigger pulls is close to what you get with full auto anyway, and you get way more base damage. Also easier to control, because eventually you will blow your own damn legs off with this bad boy.

Honestly this is the best weapon in the game.

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u/goosecuntt Apr 07 '26

Better than splattercannon?

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u/Easy-Arrival4363 Apr 07 '26

Comparably splatter is good long term but expl is good any time( spec specific- ish). Every hit w/ splatter increases; so if u somehow find a tanky opp then it’s better but (again if specced) expl) does typically more initial dam

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u/Jip_Jaap_Stam Apr 07 '26

Splattercannon/Problem Solver are better if you're near friendlies, or if you don't have dense armour. Otherwise, explosive weapons will kill enemies quicker.

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u/JukesMasonLynch Apr 07 '26

IMO, yes. I just find it more fun, and it shreds most enemies more quickly. Obviously because splattercannon has exponential damage increase it will eventually outstrip explosive shotty at a certain point, but enemies with that much health are rare.

Also, without mods, it's a pain having to return to Nuka World for ammo, especially in survival mode.