Duplet Shotgun

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.'

In Their Own Story

The tunnel was silent except for the drip of water and the distant skittering of claws. Yuri raised his Duplet, the twin barrels gleaming dully in the glow of his helmet lamp. A shadow moved. He fired once, the blast echoing like thunder. The creature screeched but kept coming. He pulled the second trigger, and the world went quiet again. He broke the action, ejected the spent shells—they clinked on the concrete—and loaded two fresh ones, feeling the satisfying *click* as each slid home. 'Always two,' he muttered, 'just in case.'

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.
• It can be upgraded with a longer barrel for improved accuracy and range.
• 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.