This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 3 different variants with the same name.
Chapter 1 |
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This item can currently be obtained in Reload.  |
| It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means. |
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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale. |
| This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. It is still available in Creative and UEFN. |
| “ | Shotgun: Break-Action. Deals high damage at a fast fire rate. Short range and very limited magazine size.
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- — In-Game Description
The Double Barrel Shotgun is a Shotgun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Season 5.
The Double Barrel Shotgun has a Exotic version called The Dub.
Functionality[]
The Double Barrel Shotgun is a weapon with very low range and a very small magazine. The purpose of the Double Barrel Shotgun is to deal high amounts of damage in very close situations, even closer than that of the Pump Shotgun. Landing all pellets from both its shots can knock a player from full health and shields with both of the gun's rarities.
Double Barrel Shotgun in action
The Double Barrel reloads both shells at once.
The Double Barrel Shotgun is a hitscan weapon, that fires a spread of 10 pellets when both aiming down sights and hipfiring. Aiming down sights tightens the spread of pellets.
Damage falloff:
- Damage falloff begins at 3 meters (0.6 tiles).
- Damage steadily decreases down to 80% of its maximum at 5 meters (1 tile).
- Damage decreases down to 55% of its maximum at 10 meters (2 tiles).
- It deals damage until 18 meters (3.6 tiles).
Stats[]
Current Stats since v20.30[]
Double Barrel Shotgun uses 
Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x and a Max Damage Cap of 145/150.
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Double Barrel Shotgun (Epic) |
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| DPS | 224.2 |
| DAMAGE | 118 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 86 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| FIRE RATE | 1.9 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.85s |
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Double Barrel Shotgun (Legendary) |
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| DPS | 233.7 |
| DAMAGE | 123 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 90 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| FIRE RATE | 1.9 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.7s |
Unused Stats from Season 3[]
Break Action Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 1.25x.
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Break Action Shotgun (Epic) |
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| DPS | 528 |
| DAMAGE | 132 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | N/A |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| FIRE RATE | 4.0 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.4s |
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Break Action Shotgun (Legendary) |
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| DPS | 528 |
| DAMAGE | 132 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | N/A |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| FIRE RATE | 4.0 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.4s |
Sounds[]
| Sound Type | Rarity | Audio |
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| Pullout | Epic and Legendary | |
| Shooting | Epic and Legendary | |
| Reload | Epic and Legendary | |
| Pickup | Epic and Legendary | |
| Drop | Epic and Legendary |
Weapon Changes[]
Season 3[]
Unknown Update[]
- Added unfinished version.
Unknown Update[]
- Removed unfinished version.
Season 5[]
Update v5.20[]
- Re-Added.
- The name was changed from Break Action Shotgun to Double Barrel Shotgun.
- Adjusted damage from 132 on both rarities to 143/150.
- Adjusted reload time from 3.4s on both rarities to 2.85s/2.7s.
- Decreased fire rate from 4 to 1.9.
Update v5.30[]
- Now has a -15% spread decrease when crouched.
Season 6[]
Update v6.00[]
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- The Double Barrel Shotgun excels at extremely close ranges, so get as close to your opponent as possible before using the Double Barrel Shotgun.
- The Double Barrel Shotgun benefits from landing as many pellets as possible rather than landing headshots. Aim for the upper chest to land as many pellets as possible while still getting in some headshot damage.
- It's best to pair the Double Barrel Shotgun with an SMG, preferably one with a high capacity. After expending the Double Barrel Shotgun's capacity, switch to your SMG to finish off your opponent.
- Unlike most other shotguns, it's best not to deal chip damage at longer ranges due to the Double Barrel Shotgun's long reload time.
- The Double Barrel Shotgun is an excellent weapon to use as a solo, but another shotgun may be preferred in team game modes due to the weapon's low range and capacity.
- After a fight, the Double Barrel Shotgun should be reloaded first to ensure you can defend yourself if you get pushed.
Counters[]
- The Double Barrel Shotgun is very weak at range, so keeping distance between yourself and an opponent wielding a Double Barrel Shotgun is beneficial.
Weapon ID[]
The Double Barrel Shotgun is referred to as Shotgun Break Barrel in the files.
- Epic: WID_Shotgun_BreakBarrel_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
- Legendary: WID_Shotgun_BreakBarrel_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Season 5[]
Update v5.20[]
- Introduced.
Season 7[]
Update v7.00[]
- Vaulted.
Season 9[]
Content Update 2 v9.30[]
- July 5th 2019: Unvaulted for 14 Days of Summer.
- July 6th 2019: Vaulted.
Season X[]
Content Update v10.00[]
- Unvaulted, it can only be found in Tilted Town
Update v10.31[]
- Vaulted, with the removal of Tilted Town.
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
Update v11.31[]
- December 18th 2019: Unvaulted for Winterfest 2019.
- December 19th 2019: Vaulted.
Reload History[]
Chapter 5: Season 4[]
Update v31.10[]
- September 5th 2024: Introduced.
Update v31.40[]
- October 11th 2024: Vaulted
Chapter 6: Season 2[]
Update v34.00[]
- March 4th 2025: Unvaulted.
Update v34.20[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]
Update v38.10[]
- November 12th 2025: Unvaulted on Venture only.
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
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Get up close and personal with the new Double Barrel shotgun. Available in Battle Royale now! |
August 7th 2018 |
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Each day we're bringing back a vaulted weapon for one day only! Today's weapon is the Double Barrel Shotgun. |
July 5th 2019 |
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We’ve brought back the Double Barrel Shotgun for one day only! #FortniteWinterfest | December 18th 2019 |
| Image | Description | Date |
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Double Barrel Shotgun Another vaulted weapon returns! Today's weapon is the Double Barrel Shotgun. |
July 5th 2019 |
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Unvaulted We've brought back the Double Barrel Shotgun for one day only! |
December 18th 2019 |
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Reload Loot Update Drop into Reload and battle it out with a refreshed loot pool! |
March 4th 2025 |
Trivia[]
- The Double Barrel Shotgun uses the same model and animations as the Double Punch Schematic from Save the World.
- While the two guns have no other difference besides function, the Battle Royale Double Barrel Shotgun notably skips a reload even when both shells have been fired. Causing the second shell to suddenly appear in the right-hand side chamber while reloading.
- When it was originally added, the Legendary Double Barrel Shotgun had the highest DPS of any weapon at that time, with 285 (followed by the Rare Submachine Gun and Legendary Tactical Submachine Gun, both had a dps of 271).
