Shotgun vs Shorty: weapon comparison
Compare weapon damage, Gem prices and upgrade previews in Survive a Million Monkeys. Choose up to three weapons.
| Attribute |  Shotgun |  Shorty |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | 2 | 1 |
| Type | Shotgun | Shotgun |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Uncommon |
| Gem unlock price | — | 5,000 Gems |
| Base DMG/S | 100 | 80 |
| Fire Rate (UI value) | 50 | 60 |
| Damage (UI value) | 12 | 10 |
| Pellets | 10 | 8 |
| Source | [2]Checked 2026-10-06 | [1]Checked 2026-10-05 |
Compare base stats, then review the upgrade levels below.
Weapon upgrade costs
Upgrade prices are separate from unlock prices and in-run cash purchases. How weapon upgrades work.
Shotgun upgrades
Shorty upgrades
| Target level | Attribute changes | Gem cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DMG/SEC: 80 → 108 DAMAGE: 10 → 12 PELLETS: 8 → 9 | 450 Gems | [1] |
References
Source date: 2026-10-05.
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