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Door Knocker

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Door Knocker
Type Shotgun (spread)
Rarity Rare
Slot Primary
Source Mystery Box
First appearanceDEAD (v1.0)
Damage
          10 ×6 per shot
Rate of fire
          360 rps (burst)
Sustained DPS
          90 DPS
Magazine 2
Reload 1.00s (60f)
Recoil
          High
Projectile speed3 units
Beastmode House Flipper– 4850 points
More pellets, tighter spread, and faster reload.
Notes Double-barrel shotgun.
Door Knocker (Double-Barrel Shotgun)
*“When you really, really want the door open.”*

Overview[edit]

The Door Knocker is a double-barrel shotgun designed for extreme close-range carnage. With only two shells before reloading, it punishes careless aim, but each shot delivers devastating damage. It’s a favourite for players who enjoy risky, in-your-face gameplay.

Beast Upgrades[edit]

  • House Flipper – More pellets per blast and faster reload speed.
  • Neighbour Eraser – Stronger shots with wider damage potential; still brutally short-ranged.
  • Open-Plan Conversion – Final form; ludicrous pellet count and damage, capable of vaporising whole groups in one pull of the trigger.

Tips[edit]

  • Perfect for camping doorways and chokepoints.
  • Reload discipline is critical.
  • Devestating to individual targets at close range. Effective against hordes at long range.

Trivia[edit]

  • Playtesters often paired it with a reliable SMG or AR to cover mid-range weaknesses.
  • The Beast upgrade names were taken from running gags about home renovation shows.