Rust Waterpipe Shotgun
Cheap T1 single-shot shotgun. Two-piece manual reload — slow but devastating at close range.
Fast facts
| Tier | T1 workbench |
|---|---|
| Ammo | 12 Gauge Buckshot / Slug / Incendiary |
| Magazine | 1 (single-shot) |
| Reload | ~3.5s (slow, manual) |
| Damage | ~140 buckshot at point blank (community-consensus) |
| Range | Very short (~10-15m) |
| Recoil | Strong vertical kick |
| Acquisition | Craft at T1 workbench. 75 metal frags + 100 wood + 1 metal pipe. |
The Waterpipe Shotgun is the T1 single-shot shotgun — one shell, fire, slow reload. Cheap to craft and devastating at close range, but the reload is a real liability. Most players replace it with a Pump Shotgun the moment they have the resources. Waterpipe is mostly a 'used it for a wipe-day clutch then forgot it existed' weapon.
Pro tips
- Make the first shot count — the reload is too slow for second-chance combat.
- Use Slug for distance, Buckshot for naked targets.
- Craft as a stopgap — replace with Pump Shotgun ASAP.
Frequently asked questions
How do I craft a Waterpipe Shotgun?
T1 workbench. 75 metal frags + 100 wood + 1 metal pipe. Default-known blueprint.
Is the Waterpipe Shotgun any good?
For its tier and cost, yes. Single-shot kill potential at point blank. The slow reload makes it a bad choice for sustained fights. Replace with Pump Shotgun (still T1) at the first opportunity.
Can the Waterpipe one-shot players?
At point blank against a naked or low-armour target, yes — Buckshot deals enough damage to kill. Past 10-15m, the spread is too wide for reliable kills.