Editing How to Ranger Basically (section)

===Shotguns===
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'''Shotguns are one of the best single-target chain breakers in the game, and one of the biggest reasons to play Ranger.'''

Shotguns' number of shots (from either '''{{Square}}''' or CS) ranges from 3 to 5 based on the level of the PA equipped. A PA with LV21+ is what gives a shotgun its full potential, so make sure to get yourself one.

Its '''{{Square}}''' attack deals 3 to 5 hits in a spread fan shape, and deals respectable total damage. It also has a relatively higher status afliction rate, since it hits multiple times, and can be helpful if the weapon has Poison or Burn. However, it only stacks 1 chain, and roots the player in place for a second before they can move again. Since the player has to be fairly close to the enemy for all the hits to connect, this can be risky to use.

Its {{Triangle}} Charge Shot, on the other hand, is where the money is at. CS2 shoots 3 sets of 3 to 5 shots focused to the front, for 9 to 15 total 1 lock shots. These hits are devastating when used on a single enemy. When totaled up, CS2 shotgun is some of the best chain breakers in the game, and is an amazing asset to Rangers. CS1 only deals 1 set of 3 to 5 1 lock shots, but charges quite fast and consumes half as much PP as CS2, making it a consideration if the player is having issues with PP management. 

Note that even though the Charge Shots focuses the shots into a smaller fan shape than the {{Square}} attack, the shots still fan out enough that the player should try to be closer to land all the shots.