The scattergun, also known as a shotgun or scatterblaster, is one of the few projectile weapons in the Star Wars universe. These guns fire a burst of pellets to deal considerable damage, especially when fired at point blank range. Scatterguns are used by Scoundrels as backup weapons and can be crafted via Armstech. Scatterguns are the Republic counterpart to the vibroknives used by Imperial Agents.
Better scatterguns improve the abilities that require them, such as Back Blast and Lacerating Blast. Although the Scoundrel brandishes and wields a scattergun during their abilities, a change of scattergun does not change its appearance in-game.