Saints Row: The Third includes 3 different shotguns that can be upgraded and equipped by those players who have purchased the video game.
A shotgun is a medium weapon, with a low rate of fire but high damage, especially if it’s used correctly (at medium to close range).
Featuring a magazine capable to carry a small amount of rounds, the shotguns main advantage is its capability to spread the ammunition, hitting multiple enemies at the same time, or only one target with increased damage.
The base version of Saints Row: 3 comes with three shotgun models: Grave Digger, AS3 Ultimax and S3X Hammer, but players can gain access to another one, named Shark-O-Matic, which is a DLC exclusive shotgun.
Each shotgun can be upgraded four times, like most weapons included in the game, and every upgrade improves the weapons stats (damage, fire rate, accuracy).
The following game guide reveals all shotguns in Saints Row: The Third, providing useful information regarding their in-game prices and their upgrades.
Saints Row The Third Grave Digger
Level 1
Price: $10,000
Description: Old school shotgun with a new Saints style.
Level 2
Price: $10,000
Description: Increase the size of your clips. Add a second barrel for more damage.
Level 3
Price: $20,000
Description: Increase the size of your clips. Add a third barrel for even more damage.
Level 4
Price: $40,000
Description: Incendiary bullets turn up the heat. Increase the size of your clips.
Saints Row The Third AS3 Ultimax
Level 1
Price: $10,000
Description: The standard law enforcement shotgun. Duck if you see one coming
Level 2
Price: $10,000
Description: Increase rate of fire, clip size and damage. Red dot sight improves fine-aim accuracy.
Level 3
Price: $20,000
Description: Increase rate fire, clip size and damage. Front iron sight improves fine-aim accuracy.
Level 4
Price: $40,000
Description: Increase rate of fire and clip size. Laser sight improves hip-firing accuracy.
Saints Row The Third S3X Hammer
Level 1
Price: $18,000
Description: STAG’s version of the shotgun. No reload time, but watch out for overheating.
Level 2
Price: $18,000
Description: Increase rate of fire and damage. Red dot sight improves fine-aim accuracy.
Level 3
Price: $36,000
Description: Increase rate of fire and damage.
Level 4
Price: $72,000
Description: Increase rate of fire and damage.
Saints Row The Third Shark-O-Matic
Available as a DLC exclusive weapon.
Description: Avast! There be nothin’ like shootin’ lubbers with fish guts to lure the elusive Steelport Sewer Shark. Yarrr!
