InFallout 76, the Cold Shoulder is a double-barrel shotgun with a side-by-side configuration. It’s aunique Legendary weaponthat, according toFallout’s lore, belongs to Rip Daring. What makes this shotgun special, however, is its quadrupled ammo capacity, extra Cryo damage, and freeze effect that slows enemies.
Although the Cold Shoulder was introduced in the Mutation Invasion update,Fallout 76players can still get it in season 12, but this time through a much simpler process. For those seeking to add this unique weapon to their arsenal, this guide explains everything there is to know aboutgetting the notorious Cold Shouldershotgun.
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How to Get the Legendary Cold Shoulder
In season 12, Rip Daring & the Cryptid Hunt, players will need torank up to level 5 on the Scoreboardto get the Cold Shoulder shotgun plans. Once they earn the blueprints, the weapon becomes available at all Weapon Workbenches under the Machined Guns section.
Note that Fallout 1st subscription is not required for getting the Cold Shoulder shotgun; it comes as the fourth free reward of the Scoreboard in the twelfth season.
How to Craft the Cold Shoulder Shotgun
After getting the Cold Shoulder plans, head to a Weapons Workbench and find it under the Machined Guns section. To craft this shotgun, players will need to have sufficientAdhesive, Gear, Oil, Screws, Steel, Wood, andLegendary Modules.
The Legendary shotgun can be crafted in four different levels: 15, 25, 35, and 45. But the higher levels do not change the Cryo damage; rather, they only increase the base DMG.
Players cannotadd any Legendary Effectsto the Cold Shoulder shotgun as it already comes with three unique perks.
The Best Mods For The Cold Shoulder
Because the Cold Shoulder lacks accuracy and range, the best mods for this shotgun are the following:
Fallout 76is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
