You can also modify it with a Charge Burst attachment to fire three shots in a row, just in case one doesn’t get the job done. Essentially, you won't run low on ammo as quickly as you would in other games, and can pump them out at a much faster pace if things get hectic. It may not be as awesome as the Super Shotgun, however the benefit to the regular shotgun is its faster firing rate, and the fact that you can stock up to 20 shells at a time. It also has a decent amount of range if you feel like taking out your foes from a safe distance.
Although it won't take down an enemy as easily as other weapons in the game, the heavy machine gun still can be very useful, especially when it comes to precision aiming with the sight. This is one of the first weapons that will really get you started with in Doom. What makes the pistol even better is that it comes with unlimited ammunition, so you can reload and stay in the fight without the distraction of having to scavenge for ammo. The pistol is the weakest weapon in Doom, but it certainly beats trying to fight enemies with your fists.
