Duplet Shotgun
Two barrels. One shot. No survivors.
The Duplet is a double-barreled shotgun commonly found throughout the tunnels of the Moscow Metro in Metro 2033. It is a simple, rugged weapon favored by rangers, bandits, and stalkers for its stopping power and reliability in close-quarters combat. Its twin barrels allow for two rapid shots before needing to reload, making it a devastating tool against mutants and hostile humans alike. When you hear the distinctive crack of its twin blasts echoing through a tunnel, you know someone just bought themselves a few more seconds of life—or the thing charging them just bought the farm.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Double-barreled shotgun
- Caliber
- 12-gauge
- Magazine capacity
- 2 shells (one per barrel)
- Fire mode
- Single or double shot
- Role
- Close-range combat
- Affiliation
- Commonly used by Rangers
- bandits
- and stalkers
- First appears
- Metro 2033
Lore & Background
The Duplet is a pre-war design, a classic side-by-side shotgun that survived the apocalypse due to its simplicity and durability. In the Metro, it is often found in the hands of those who patrol the darkest tunnels, where mutants lurk just beyond the light of a lantern. The weapon's lack of a magazine means it cannot sustain a prolonged firefight, but its raw power ensures that each shot counts. Many rangers consider it a reliable backup or primary weapon for clearing rooms and ambushes. Seasoned stalkers have a saying: 'The Duplet doesn't negotiate. It just ends the argument.'
Reader's Guide
The Duplet is a classic double-barreled shotgun, offering immense damage at close range but limited capacity. It fires two shells before requiring a lengthy reload, where each shell is inserted individually. This makes it ideal for hit-and-run tactics or as a finishing weapon against heavily armored mutants. Its spread is wide, so it is most effective at short distances.
Players should aim for the head or weak points to maximize damage. The Duplet can be found early in the game and remains useful throughout, especially when upgraded with a longer barrel or improved stock. It is a weapon of precision and patience—each shot must count. Use it to clear rooms, ambush patrols, or take down charging mutants.
Its simplicity means it rarely jams, a crucial advantage in the unforgiving Metro. Pro tip: don't panic and pull both triggers at once—unless you're sure you can hit two targets, because that reload will feel like an eternity while a nosalises is gnawing your leg.
Did You Know?
- The Duplet is based on real-world double-barreled shotguns, such as the IZh-43 or similar side-by-side designs.
- The weapon's reload animation shows the player breaking the action and inserting shells one by one—a ritual that feels both deliberate and desperate.
- In Metro 2033, the Duplet is often the first shotgun the player acquires, and its twin barrels teach you a lesson you won't forget: make every shot count.
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