In Fallout 76, the Cold Shoulder is a double-barrel shotgun with a side-by-side configuration. It’s a unique Legendary weapon that, according to Fallout’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 76 players 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 about getting the notorious Cold Shoulder shotgun.
How to Get the Legendary Cold Shoulder
In season 12, Rip Daring & the Cryptid Hunt, players will need to rank up to level 5 on the Scoreboard to 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 sufficient Adhesive, Gear, Oil, Screws, Steel, Wood, and Legendary 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 cannot add any Legendary Effects to 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:
- Severe Receiver: With this mod, the Cold Shoulder earns superior damage both for regular and critical shots. But players who don’t use VATS that often can also go with the Hardened Receiver.
- Aligned Long Barrel: Because the Cold Shoulder’s base range is short, it would benefit from the Aligned Long Barrel mod’s extra reach. This attachment also improves the gun’s recoil and hip-fire accuracy.
- Aligned Stock: Similar to the long barrel, the Aligned Stock improves the Cold Shoulder’s recoil and hip-fire accuracy.
- Reflex Sight (Dot): With this sight, the Legendary shotgun becomes more accurate in sighted shots.
Fallout 76 is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.