Getting one-shotted never feels good, for sure. It generally is a sign that your gear isn't quite where it should be for the content though, unless you're talking about some purple or yellow snipers. Those types of enemies are incredibly dangerous and should be approached with caution.
Originally Posted by eckLubIt's only an anecdote but I was able to save a flanked ally just earlier today on WT4 Challenging mission (Daily for Grand Washington Hotel) with three shots and a whack to a melee rusher. But I'll admit keeping a fair distance is more my modus operandi.
When do you ever get in melee range without dying to actually use it? Armor destruction. It synergizes so well that it makes no sense it isn't the actual buff.
Another thing to consider is the shotgun's place in PvP. How might these bonuses impact shotgun viability across game modes?