Weapons aren’t easy to come by in Atomfall—unless you’re on an Outlaw murder spree. But since that usually ends in a game over, it’s best to source your early weapons from safer places.
As you’ll soon discover, resources are scarce in Rebellion’s survival game. You’ll be scrambling for ammo, alcohol, and weapons throughout your entire playthrough. That scarcity is especially brutal in the early game, mainly if you’re left to fend for yourself in this wasteland without a ranged weapon.
The good news is you can get a shotgun within the first ten minutes—if you’re resourceful enough. Or, well, if you read this guide.
Early shotgun location in Atomfall
The earliest shotgun you can get is right next to the first red telephone booth, but you’ve got to be resourceful to find it.
| Visual reference | Steps |
|---|---|
 | Acquire the Modified Keycard from the Scientist and exit the Quarantine zone either by giving him a bandage, bartering with him, or straight-out murder. |
  | Deal with the Outlaw in the open area and head outside the bunker through the green L8 door. Here, you can also crawl through a hole on the left-side wall to get more alcohol and cloth. Trust me, these don’t come easy. |
 | After interacting with the telephone booth, look to the abandoned cottage on the left – you’ll find an entrance to crawl through on its right-side door. |
 | Hug the left wall of the building and climb through the window to find a corpse, a shotgun, and some ammo. Make sure to unbar the door in case you ever feel like coming back in here. |
Armed with your first Atomfall weapon, you’re ready for some trouble with the Outlaws you’ll find in this area. Make sure you speak with Nat Buckshaw on the other side of the road to get some leads on a merchant and a bunker nearby.
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