Necromunda rulebook - Games Workshop

NECROMUNDA
SHOTGUN
A shotgun is a simple low velocity weapon which any
Underhive workshop can make to order. They vary in
appearance, often incorporating special features or
decoration to the taste of the owner or the gunsmith.
Some are pump-action guns, fed from a tubular
magazine slung under the barrel, others have box
magazines or long ammo belts. The ammunition
itself is easy to make, and many owners make their
own shells. There are several recognised types, each
tailored to a particular type of shot or range. The
ingenuity of the Underhive gunsmiths is quite
remarkable in this respect.
Special Rules
Knock-back. The high impact of a shotgun is quite
capable of knocking a man off balance or even off his
feet. To represent this a target making a roll for falling
over an edge as a result of a shotgun hit counts his
Initiative with a -1 penalty. For example, if his I is 3 he
will fall on a score of 3-6 rather than 4-6.
Ammo
A variety of shell types is available and you can decide
which to use before each shot. Their different effects
are summarised on the profile. Each type has its
advantages. Some are effective but expensive and
often unreliable. If you fail an Ammo roll the weapon
and all ammunition carried cannot be used for the
remainder of the game.
Solid Slug: This is the standard type of solid
ammunition. It takes the form of a heavy shell which
is fairly inaccurate but quite powerful.
Range To Hit Save Ammo
Short Long Short Long Str. Damage Mod. Roll
0-4 4-18 - -1 4 1 - 4+
Scatter Shot: This is a cartridge filled with lots of
small pellets. Although it’s not as powerful as other
types of ammunition it is very useful for blasting
enemy out of cover. The hundreds of pellets ricochet
around and often score hits on partially concealed
targets. When firing a scatter shot, disregard any
cover modifiers for hitting the target – the hundreds
of pellets saturate the area with shot and can catch
partially concealed targets as if they were in the open.
In addition, roll a dice for any other models in base
contact with the target model, or within the range at
which they could normally be hit by stray shots (see
the advanced rules). Any such models are hit on a
4+, in a similar way to blast weapons. Resolve hits as
normal.
Range To Hit Save Ammo
Short Long Short Long Str. Damage Mod. Roll
0-4 4-18 +1 -1 3 1 - 4+
40
Man Stopper: This is a particularly heavy solid
cartridge with a massive propellant charge. It is more
powerful than a normal solid shot and more accurate
at range. However, it is more expensive than an
ordinary solid shot.
Range To Hit Save Ammo
Short Long Short Long Str. Damage Mod. Roll
0-4 4-18 - - 4 1 -2 4+
Hot Shot: This is a hollowed out shot which contains
a small charge of flamer chemical. If a target is hit and
is not wounded you may re-roll to wound. You must
accept the second result.
Range To Hit Save Ammo
Short Long Short Long Str. Damage Mod. Roll
0-4 4-18 - -1 4 1 - 6+
Bolt: This is a small self-propelled missile. In fact it is
a charge adapted from a boltgun round, and has
similar properties including being somewhat
temperamental. The long range of the shotgun is
extended to 24" when firing a bolt.
Range To Hit Save Ammo
Short Long Short Long Str. Damage Mod. Roll
0-4 4-24 +1 - 4 1 -1 6+