"It shocks with electricity" vs "it gives you an electric shock".
What can I say about an imaginary creature (in a game) that generates electricity and strike you as you touch it?
F.e. You know, those little creatures who live in the dark and never come out. ~They can also give you an electric shock.~
The question is about the action towards the character, not about their ability to generate electricity.

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You could say:
"It gives you an electric shock."

However, if you'd like to sound more natural, you could say:
"It might shock you."

The sentence "It shocks with electricity." doesn't clearly state that it could shock the player. This sentence is saying that it is capable of shocking, specifically with electricity.

To sum up and to make it seem less confusing:

"It might shock you." → The creature could shock the player.
"It shocks with electricity." → The creature can electrically shock. (just a description, basically)

Hope this helped!

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It gives you an electric shock, or it electrifies you would be fine

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