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The Callisto Protocol

Riot Gun Upgrades and How to Get

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The Riot Gun is a Primary weapon in the Callisto Protocol. Read on to learn more about the Riot Gun including how to get this weapon, a complete list of all upgrades, as well as how to use it effectively.

Riot Gun General Info

Riot Gun
Riot Gun
A two-handed shotgun designed for riot suppression. Developed by Jann and Lobell and based on the UJC Modular Weapons Platform.
Type Primary
Acquisition Type Story Progression
Base Ammo Capacity 4

All Riot Gun Upgrades

Weapon Upgrade Pre-Requisite Credits
Effect
Stability Upgrade None 300 Credits
Reduces weapon recoil.
Magnum Rounds Damage Upgrade Stability Upgrade 300 Credits
Increases the damage of the Riot Gun.
High Capacity Magazine Upgrade Stability Upgrade 900 Credits
Increases the ammo capacity of the Riot Gun.
Explosive Rounds Upgrade High Capacity Magazine Upgrade 2700 Credits
Upgrades the Riot Gun's projectiles, which explode shortly after impact. Deals extra damage to anything within the blast radius.

How to Get the Riot Gun

Given to Jacob by Dani Nakamura

How to Get the Riot Gun

Unlike the other weapons, the Riot Gun will be given to you after you help Dani Nakamura during the events of Lost. Once you have this powerful weapon secure, you should be able to tackle more powerful enemies with ease.

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How to Use the Riot Gun



Used to Deal Massive Damage at Close Range

The Callisto Protocol - Close Range Riot Gun

Being a shotgun, the Riot Gun naturally excels when used at close range, allowing you to demolish enemies that get too close with some buckshot to their craniums. On top of being an amazing Primary, the Riot Gun is also one of the best weapons for the boss fights in the Callisto Protocol.

Can be Used for Easy Dismembers

Like it sidearm counterpart, the Riot Gun is amazing for easy dismembers. While you may want to conserve your ammo at higher difficulties, it still does well to take out a limb or two when in a pinch.

Explosive Rounds are Used for Crowd Control

The Callisto Protocol - Explosive Rounds Upgrade

If you unlock and purchase the Explosive Rounds Upgrade for the Riot Gun, its Alt Fire becomes perfect for clearing out crowds of enemies. At the cost of using more ammo per shot, the Alt Fire mode will help you deal with multiple enemies if ever you find yourself getting mobbed.

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Callisto Protocol - List of Weapons Partial

List of Weapons

All Melee Weapons

Melee Weapons
ShivShiv CrowbarCrowbar Stun BatonStun Baton

All Ranged Weapons

Ranged Weapons
BI-55 Pistol Hand CannonHand Cannon GRPGRP Skunk GunSkunk Gun
Riot GunRiot Gun Tactical PistolTactical Pistol Assault RifleAssault Rifle

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