The Constructo Shotgun is a Constructo weapon manufactured by GrummelNet Industries in A Crack in Time. It features a customizable barrel, chamber, and optional upgrade, all of which affect its performance. The paint job can also be customized to change its appearance.
With use, the Constructo Shotgun can be upgraded to the Mega Constructo Shotgun. In challenge mode, the Omega Constructo Shotgun can be purchased.
Characteristics[]
The Constructo Shotgun is a two-handed rifle supported by a left-hand grip. Its appearance varies depending on the equipped chamber and barrel. The paint job can also be customized by the player.
Gameplay[]
Overview[]
The Constructo Shotgun in action.
The Constructo Shotgun can be obtained at the Agorian Battleplex by winning the Gold Cup. It upgrades to the Mega Constructo Shotgun. In challenge mode, the Omega Constructo Shotgun can be purchased for 255,000 bolts.
The Constructo Shotgun is a versatile weapon whose effects and functions vary based on its equipped mods. Some mods make it effective against single targets, while others enhance its wide area-of-effect capabilities, making it comparable to the Sonic Eruptor. The player's choice of barrel, chamber, and additional upgrade significantly alters its playstyle, but it remains versatile and effective against various enemy types at close-to-medium range.
There is a challenge in the Raritanium Cup called "Fire Proof", where contestants may only use the Constructo Shotgun and the OmniWrench.
Barrel[]
The default Spread Barrel offers moderate area of effect and range, making it broadly useful. The Double Barrel doubles the bullet spread, providing a larger area of effect but shorter range, making it ideal for close combat against multiple enemies. The Choke Barrel significantly increases range and power but greatly reduces the area of effect, making it more effective against tougher enemies at a distance. Both the Double and Choke Barrels increase damage by 20%, with the Choke Barrel also providing a stronger knockback effect.
Chamber[]
The default Pellet Chamber fires standard energy rounds. The Lance Chamber fires shards instead, increasing range by 25%, the number of bullets fired, and base ammo capacity by 25%, though it reduces knockback. The Slug Chamber fires heavier, more focused shots that increase damage by 30%, but with a smaller spread, slower rate of fire, and fewer bullets per shot.
Additional Upgrade[]
The Galvanic Upgrade stuns enemies, making it strategically useful for slowing stronger enemies or groups, depending on the chosen barrel. The Perforator Upgrade allows blasts to pierce through enemies, damaging those behind them regardless of the chamber, making it effective against groups. The Detonator Upgrade adds 20% more damage and attaches a sticky bomb to each blast that detonates afterward, further increasing total damage dealt.
The best upgrade depends on player preference. The Galvanic Upgrade is broadly useful for stunning enemies, the Perforator Upgrade excels at dealing with large groups, and the Detonator Upgrade offers the highest bonus damage.
Mod locations[]
The Constructo Shotgun starts with the Spread Barrel and Pellet Chamber by default.
| Mod | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Double Barrel | Korthos Omega | Defeat all enemies on the moon. |
| Choke Barrel | Korthos Tau | Defeat all enemies on the moon. |
| Slug Chamber | Krell Canyon, Lumos | Inside the Vogal Caves, use Breegus nectar to distract the first tetramite nest and enter the tunnel on the right side to find the mod. |
| Lance Chamber | Tombli Outpost, Zanifar | This mod is located behind the crane tower, which is behind the bolt crank, on Oil Derrick Kappa in the present. |
| Galvanic Upgrade | Agorian Battleplex | Complete "Agorian Roulette" in the Gold Cup, |
| Detonator Upgrade | Agorian Battleplex | Complete "The Exterminator" in the Raritanium Cup. |
| Perforator Upgrade | Bernilius Sigma | Defeat all enemies on the moon. |