Ranger Shotgun

	This item can currently be obtained in Battle Royale.
	It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means.

	This item is currently vaulted in Reload.
	This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. It is still available in Creative and UEFN.

Ranger Shotgun

Information

Rarity

Common
Uncommon
Rare
Epic
Legendary

Weapon Class	Ammo Type
Shotgun	Shells

Stats

DPS

329.4 (Common)
402.3 (Legendary)

Damage

109.8 (Common)
134.1 (Legendary)

Structure Damage

81 (Common)
99 (Legendary)

Critical Hit Damage

1.5x

Fire Rate

3

Magazine Size

1

Reload Time

1.65s (Common)
1.35s (Legendary)

Added/Removed

Added In	Release Date
Update v20.20	April 19th 2022

“

Shotgun: Single shot, Break-Action shotgun that deals high damage and is effective at longer ranges compared to typical shotguns.

”

— In-Game Description

The Ranger Shotgun is a Shotgun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 3: Season 2.

Functionality[]

The Ranger Shotgun is a single shot, longer range shotgun. It has a tighter spread than other shotguns and must reload after each shot.

The Ranger Shotgun is a hitscan weapon, that fires a spread of 9 pellets when both aiming down sights and hipfiring. Aiming down sights tightens the spread of pellets.

Damage falloff:

Damage falloff begins at 11 meters (2.2 tiles).
Damage decreases down to 90% of its maximum at 15 meters (3 tiles).
Damage decreases down to 80% of its maximum at 20 meters (4 tiles).
Damage steadily decreases down to 63% of its maximum at 30 meters (6 tiles)
It deals damage until 71 meters (14.2 tiles).

The Ranger Shotgun can be reloaded whilst aiming.

Please note that DPS is calculated by stats but is not effective due to the weapon needing to reload after every shot. With reloading accounted for, the fire rate is 0.61/0.64/0.67/0.70/0.73. (66.9/73.7/81/89.4/97.8 DPS)

Stats[]

Current Stats since v38.10[]

The Ranger Shotgun uses Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x and a max damage cap of 150/155/160/165/170/170.

	Ranger Shotgun (Common)
DPS	330
DAMAGE	110
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.65s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	81

	Ranger Shotgun (Uncommon)
DPS	345
DAMAGE	115
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.575s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	86

	Ranger Shotgun (Rare)
DPS	366
DAMAGE	122
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.5s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	90

	Ranger Shotgun (Epic)
DPS	384
DAMAGE	128
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.425s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	95

	Ranger Shotgun (Legendary)
DPS	402
DAMAGE	134
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.35s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	99

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

	Ranger Shotgun (Mythic)
DPS	426
DAMAGE	142
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.2s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	104

Stats from v20.30 to v38.10[]

The Ranger Shotgun uses Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x and a max damage cap of 145/150/155/160/165/170.

	Ranger Shotgun (Common)
DPS	330
DAMAGE	110
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.65s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	81

	Ranger Shotgun (Uncommon)
DPS	345
DAMAGE	115
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.575s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	86

	Ranger Shotgun (Rare)
DPS	366
DAMAGE	122
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.5s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	90

	Ranger Shotgun (Epic)
DPS	384
DAMAGE	128
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.425s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	95

	Ranger Shotgun (Legendary)
DPS	402
DAMAGE	134
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.35s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	99

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

	Ranger Shotgun (Mythic)
DPS	426
DAMAGE	142
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	3
RELOAD TIME	1.2s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	104

Sounds[]

Ranger Shotgun Sounds
Sounds		ID
Pickup		`BreakActionShotgun_PickUp_01BreakActionShotgun_PickUp_02BreakActionShotgun_PickUp_03BreakActionShotgun_PickUp_XX`
Equip		`BreakActionShotgun_Equip_01BreakActionShotgun_Equip_02BreakActionShotgun_Equip_03BreakActionShotgun_Equip_XX`
Shoot	Close	`BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_01BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_02BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_03BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_04BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_05BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_06BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_XX`
	Medium	`BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_01BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_02BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_03BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_04BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_05BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_06BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_XX`
	Distant	`BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_01BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_02BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_03BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_04BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_05BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_06BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_XX`
Out of Ammo		`BreakActionShotgun_DryFire_01BreakActionShotgun_DryFire_02BreakActionShotgun_DryFire_03BreakActionShotgun_DryFire_XX`
Reload	Start	`BreakActionShotgun_Reload_01BreakActionShotgun_Reload_02BreakActionShotgun_Reload_03BreakActionShotgun_Reload_04BreakActionShotgun_Reload_05BreakActionShotgun_Reload_XX`
	Shell Drop	`BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_01BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_02BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_03BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_04BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_05BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_06BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_XX`
	End	`BreakActionShotgun_Equip_01BreakActionShotgun_Equip_02BreakActionShotgun_Equip_03BreakActionShotgun_Equip_XX`
Drop		`BreakActionShotgun_Drop_01BreakActionShotgun_Drop_02BreakActionShotgun_Drop_03BreakActionShotgun_Drop_XX`

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Update v20.20[]

Added Common to Legendary rarities.
Added stats for a Mythic rarity.

Update v20.30[]

Increased headshot multiplier from 1.25x to 1.5x.
Added a max damage cap of 145/150/155/160/165/170.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.10[]

November 11th 2025 Hotfix: Increased max damage cap from 145/150/155/160/165 to 150/155/160/165/170.

Strategy Guide[]

	This section outlines a strategy.
	Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.

The Ranger Shotgun highly rewards accuracy, as missing with this weapon is incredibly punishing. As such, it makes it an ideal weapon for sneaking up on opponents.
Like the Double Barrel Shotgun, it deals high damage to structures. In the same way, it's not recommended to use against structures due to it having only one shot.
Rare and above Ranger Shotguns fires faster than the Striker Pump Shotgun even with the reload. However, it is still advised to follow up with an SMG or Assault weapon.
This weapon is also effective at medium range, having the same range as a Heavy Shotgun.
When using the Ranger Shotgun at very long ranges, aim for the upper chest rather than the head, so the most amount of pellets land as possible.

Counters[]

Any fast-firing, large magazine Shotgun can be very beneficial against the Ranger Shotgun.

Weapon ID[]

The Ranger Shotgun is referred to as Shotgun Break Action in the files.

Common: WID_Shotgun_Break_Action_Athena_C_Ore_T03
Uncommon: WID_Shotgun_Break_Action_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
Rare: WID_Shotgun_Break_Action_Athena_R_Ore_T03
Epic: WID_Shotgun_Break_Action_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
Legendary: WID_Shotgun_Break_Action_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Update v20.20[]

Introduced.

Chapter 3: Season 3[]

Update v21.00[]

Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.00[]

September 27th 2022: Unvaulted.

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.00[]

Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

Unvaulted Uncommon to Legendary rarities.

Reload History[]

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.20[]

Introduced Uncommon to Legendary rarities.

Update v31.00[]

August 27th 2024: Vaulted.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

Unvaulted Uncommon to Legendary rarities.

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.00[]

March 4th 2025: Vaulted.

Galactic Battle[]

Update v35.00[]

Unvaulted Uncommon to Legendary rarities.

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.30[]

Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.00[]

Unvaulted Uncommon to Legendary rarities.
August 13th 2025: Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.10[]

Unvaulted Uncommon to Legendary rarities.
September 5th 2025: Introduced Common rarity.
September 6th 2025: Vaulted Common rarity.

Update v37.50[]

Vaulted.

Creative History[]

Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Update v20.20[]

Introduced.

News Tab[]

Image	Description	Date
	A long distance relationship that finally works. Shoot your shot with the new Ranger Shotgun!	April 19th 2022

Image	Description	Date
	Ranger Shotgun Featuring longer range than its counterparts and only capable of firing one shot before reloading - steady your aim and fire away with the new Ranger Shotgun!	April 19th 2022
	Ranger Shotgun Featuring longer range than its counterparts and only capable of firing one shot before reloading - steady your aim and fire away with the Ranger Shotgun!	September 27th 2022

Trivia[]

The Ranger Shotgun is based on a Sports Shotgun, designed for competitive shooting competitions. It draws inspiration from a single barrel Sporting Shotgun such as the Stevens Model 301.
The Ranger Shotgun is referred to as a 'burst shotgun' in promotional material despite firing a single shell per reload.
The Ranger Shotgun technically has a slightly faster fire rate than the Pump Shotgun, as it needs 1.67 seconds between each shot and the Ranger Shotgun only needs 1.35 seconds between each shot (reload) at Legendary rarity.
The Ranger Shotgun has the same damage drop-off pattern as the Heavy Shotgun, although it deals significantly more damage at range.
In Update v20.00, when this weapon was leaked, the stats actually go up to Mythic in the game files.

See Also[]

Heavy Shotgun - A weapon with an identical range in its class but fires a Slug.

Weapons
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Pistols	Pistol ( Semi-Auto) • Suppressed Pistol ( Semi-Auto • Dual Suppressed Pistols • Shadow Tracker) • Dual Pistols ( Hop Rock Dualies) • Hand Cannon ( Deadpool's • Modular • Modular Conductor) • Revolver • Scoped Revolver ( Night Hawk) • Six Shooter ( Marksman) • Flashlight Pistol • Flint-Knock Pistol ( Flight-Knock) • Makeshift Revolver • Primal Pistol • Combat Pistol • Sidearm Pistol • Tactical Pistol • Lock On Pistol • Mammoth Pistol ( Baron's Double Down • Lawless Explosive) • Modular Ranger Pistol • Modular Monarch Pistol ( Doctor Doom's) • DL-44 Blaster Pistol ( Enhanced) • WESTAR-34 Blaster Pistols • Hyperburst Pistol ( Enhanced • Unstable Voltage Burst) • Killswitch Revolvers ( Killswitch's) • Wrecker Revolver ( Enhanced • Marksman) • Blade Blaster • Mr. Blasty ( Krusty's)
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