This article is about a Weapon. For a Season 3 Battle Pass Loading Screen, see Tactical Shotgun (Loading Screen). |
“ | Shotgun: Semi-Automatic. Fast-firing shotgun with a large magazine. Good for dealing with multiple targets at short range.
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- — In-Game Description
The Tactical Shotgun is a Shotgun in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that was introduced in Pre-Season.
Functionality[]
The Tactical Shotgun is a fully automatic, short ranged weapon. It fires a string of pellets when shot, which tighten on aiming down sights. The weapon can be fired continuously with no effect on accuracy. At medium range, it suffers due to the spread of pellets failing to connect with a target, and at long ranges it is almost completely ineffective.
The Tactical Shotgun is a hitscan weapon, but fires a spread of 10 pellets when both aiming down sights and hipfiring. Aiming down sights tightens the spread of pellets.
The Tactical Shotgun reloads 1 shell at a time, and its reload time statistic is how long it takes for a zero ammo reload to a full magazine.
Damage falloff:
- Damage falloff begins at 8.10 meters (1.6 tiles).
- Damage decreases down to 90% of its maximum at 10 meters (2 tile).
- Damage steadily decreases down to 70% of its maximum at 15 meters (3 tiles).
- It deals damage until 30 meters (6 tiles).
Stats[]
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x and a Max Damage Cap of 115/120/125/130/135.
Tactical Shotgun (Common) | |
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DPS | 115.5 |
DAMAGE | 77 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 50 |
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
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DPS | 121.5 |
DAMAGE | 81 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 52 |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
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DPS | 127.5 |
DAMAGE | 85 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
Tactical Shotgun (Epic) | |
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DPS | 133.5 |
DAMAGE | 89 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.41s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 75 |
Tactical Shotgun (Legendary) | |
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DPS | 141 |
DAMAGE | 94 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.13s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 78 |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.
Tactical Shotgun (Common) | |
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DPS | 108 |
DAMAGE | 72 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 50 |
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
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DPS | 114 |
DAMAGE | 76 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 52 |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
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DPS | 120 |
DAMAGE | 80 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
Tactical Shotgun (Epic) | |
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DPS | 126 |
DAMAGE | 84 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.41s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 59 |
Tactical Shotgun (Legendary) | |
---|---|
DPS | 132 |
DAMAGE | 88 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.13s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 73 |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x and a Max Damage Cap of 115/120/125/130/135.
Tactical Shotgun (Common) | |
---|---|
DPS | 115.5 |
DAMAGE | 77 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 50 |
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
---|---|
DPS | 121.5 |
DAMAGE | 81 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 52 |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
---|---|
DPS | 127.5 |
DAMAGE | 85 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
Tactical Shotgun (Epic) | |
---|---|
DPS | 133.5 |
DAMAGE | 89 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.41s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 75 |
Tactical Shotgun (Legendary) | |
---|---|
DPS | 141 |
DAMAGE | 94 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.13s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 78 |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.
Tactical Shotgun (Common) | |
---|---|
DPS | 108 |
DAMAGE | 72 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
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DPS | 114 |
DAMAGE | 76 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
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DPS | 120 |
DAMAGE | 80 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
Tactical Shotgun (Epic) | |
---|---|
DPS | 126 |
DAMAGE | 84 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.41s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 75 |
Tactical Shotgun (Legendary) | |
---|---|
DPS | 132 |
DAMAGE | 88 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.13s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 79 |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.
Tactical Shotgun (Common) | |
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DPS | 102 |
DAMAGE | 68 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
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DPS | 106.5 |
DAMAGE | 71 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
---|---|
DPS | 112.5 |
DAMAGE | 75 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
Tactical Shotgun (Epic) | |
---|---|
DPS | 118.5 |
DAMAGE | 79 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.41s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 75 |
Tactical Shotgun (Legendary) | |
---|---|
DPS | 124.5 |
DAMAGE | 83 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.13s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 79 |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.
Tactical Shotgun (Common) | |
---|---|
DPS | 106.5 |
DAMAGE | 71 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
---|---|
DPS | 112.5 |
DAMAGE | 75 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
---|---|
DPS | 118.5 |
DAMAGE | 79 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
Tactical Shotgun (Epic) | |
---|---|
DPS | 124.5 |
DAMAGE | 83 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.41s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 75 |
Tactical Shotgun (Legendary) | |
---|---|
DPS | 130.5 |
DAMAGE | 87 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.13s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 79 |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 2.25x.
Tactical Shotgun (Common) | |
---|---|
DPS | 106.5 |
DAMAGE | 71 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
---|---|
DPS | 112.5 |
DAMAGE | 75 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
---|---|
DPS | 118.5 |
DAMAGE | 79 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
Tactical Shotgun (Epic) | |
---|---|
DPS | 124.5 |
DAMAGE | 83 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.41s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 75 |
Tactical Shotgun (Legendary) | |
---|---|
DPS | 130.5 |
DAMAGE | 87 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.13s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 79 |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 2.25x.
Tactical Shotgun (Common) | |
---|---|
DPS | 106.5 |
DAMAGE | 71 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
---|---|
DPS | 112.5 |
DAMAGE | 75 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
---|---|
DPS | 118.5 |
DAMAGE | 79 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
Tactical Shotgun (Epic) | |
---|---|
DPS | 124.5 |
DAMAGE | 83 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.41s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 75 |
Tactical Shotgun (Legendary) | |
---|---|
DPS | 130.5 |
DAMAGE | 87 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.13s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 79 |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 2.25x.
Tactical Shotgun (Common) | |
---|---|
DPS | 106.5 |
DAMAGE | 71 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
---|---|
DPS | 112.5 |
DAMAGE | 75 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
---|---|
DPS | 118.5 |
DAMAGE | 79 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | TBD |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 2.0x.
Tactical Shotgun (Common) | |
---|---|
DPS | 106.5 |
DAMAGE | 71 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 50 |
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
---|---|
DPS | 112.5 |
DAMAGE | 75 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 53 |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
---|---|
DPS | 118.5 |
DAMAGE | 79 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.
Tactical Shotgun (Common) | |
---|---|
DPS | 106.5 |
DAMAGE | 71 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 50 |
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
---|---|
DPS | 112.5 |
DAMAGE | 75 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 53 |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
---|---|
DPS | 118.5 |
DAMAGE | 79 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.
Tactical Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
---|---|
DPS | 106.5 |
DAMAGE | 71 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 50 |
Tactical Shotgun (Rare) | |
---|---|
DPS | 112.5 |
DAMAGE | 75 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 53 |
Tactical Shotgun (Epic) | |
---|---|
DPS | 118.5 |
DAMAGE | 79 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
The Tactical Shotgun uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of2.5x.
Semi-Auto Shotgun (Uncommon) | |
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DPS | 106.5 |
DAMAGE | 71 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 6.27s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 50 |
Semi-Auto Shotgun (Rare) | |
---|---|
DPS | 112.5 |
DAMAGE | 75 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.99s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 53 |
Semi-Auto Shotgun (Epic) | |
---|---|
DPS | 118.5 |
DAMAGE | 79 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
FIRE RATE | 1.5 |
RELOAD TIME | 5.7s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
Strategy Guide[]
- The Tactical Shotgun is a great weapon for beginners, as its high fire rate compared to other shotguns, and its good damage allows newer players to effectively attack opponents at close ranges.
Weapon ID[]
The Tactical Shotgun is referred to as Shotgun Semi Auto in the files.
- Common: WID_Shotgun_SemiAuto_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
- Uncommon: WID_Shotgun_SemiAuto_Athena_R_Ore_T03
- Rare: WID_Shotgun_SemiAuto_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
- Epic: WID_Shotgun_HighSemiAuto_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
- Legendary: WID_Shotgun_HighSemiAuto_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
The Tactical Shotgun is referred to as Rufus Shotgun Semi Auto in the files.
- Common: WID_Rufus_Shotgun_SemiAuto_C
- Uncommon: WID_Rufus_Shotgun_SemiAuto_UC
- Rare: WID_Rufus_Shotgun_SemiAuto_R
- Epic: WID_Rufus_Shotgun_HighSemiAuto_VR
- Legendary: WID_Rufus_Shotgun_HighSemiAuto_SR
History[]
Pre-Season[]
Update v1.6[]
- Introduced in Uncommon, Rare and Epic along with Battle Royale.
Update v1.7.1[]
- Renamed Semi-Auto Shotgun to Tactical Shotgun.
Season 3[]
Update v3.40[]
- Demoted in rarity. from Uncommon, Rare and Epic to Common, Uncommon and Rare.
- Stats remain the same.
Season 4[]
Content Update v4.30[]
- Reduced Headshot Multiplier from 2.5x to 2.0x.
Update v4.50[]
- Reduced structures damage by 25%.
Season 5[]
Update v5.00[]
- Shotgun Pellet Spread patterns will now be more consistent.
- All Shotguns now have a cooldown between swapping to them.
Season 9[]
Update v9.00[]
- increased damage from 67/70/74 to 71/75/79
Update v9.40[]
- Introduced the Epic and Legendary.
- Also added to Creative.
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
Update v11.00[]
- Low-tier was redesigned, with a new icon and model.
- High-tier icon re-rendered.
- Structure damage increased on Epic and Legendary rarities.
Update v11.30[]
- Reduced headshot multiplier from 2.25x to 2x.
Chapter 2: Season 3[]
Update v13.00[]
- Reduced damage from 71/75/79/83/87 to 68/71/75/79/83.
- Reduced Headshot Multiplier from x2 to x1.5
Chapter 2: Season 4[]
Update v14.00[]
Chapter 2: Season 5[]
Update v15.00[]
- Unvaulted.
- Increased damage from 68/71/75/79/83 to 72/76/80/84/88.
Chapter 2: Season 6[]
Update v16.00[]
Update v16.30[]
May 3rd Hotfix:
- Unvaulted Uncommon to Legendary.
Chapter 2: Season 7[]
Update v17.00[]
- Unvaulted Common.
- Can be crafted into a Lever Action Shotgun of the same rarity using Nuts 'n' Bolts.
Chapter 2: Season 8[]
Update v18.00[]
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
Update v20.30[]
- Increased damage from 72/76/80/84/88 to 77/81/85/89/94.
- Increased headshot multiplier to x1.75.
- Added a maximum damage cap of 115/120/125/130/135.
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
Update v27.00[]
- Unvaulted under a new Weapon ID:
- Damage decreased from 77/81/85/89/94 to 73/77/80/84/88.
- Headshot multiplier decreased from 1.75x to 1.5x.
- Removed Max Damage Cap.
- Decreased Structure Damage for Epic and Legendary from 75/79 to 59/73.
Update v27.00 Hotfix #1[]
- Decreased the damage of the Common and Uncommon rarities by 1.
Chapter 5: Season 1[]
Update v28.00[]
Chapter 5: Season 3[]
Update v30.20[]
- Introduced in Fortnite: Reload.
Chapter 2 Remix[]
Update v32.00[]
Sounds[]
Sound Type | Rarity | Audio |
---|---|---|
Pullout | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
Epic and Legendary | ||
Shooting | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
Epic and Legendary | ||
Reload | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
Epic and Legendary | ||
Pickup | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
Epic and Legendary | ||
Drop | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
Epic and Legendary |
Trivia[]
- When it originally got added, all the variants of the Tactical Shotgun used the same icon, despite two of them being Uncommon and Rare, and one being Epic.
- This however is not an uncommon trend for weapons sharing these rarities.
- The High-Level Tactical Shotgun is one of the few weapons included in Chapter 2: Season 1 to not get a model change, although its render was updated.
- The Tactical Shotgun was formerly called the Semi-Auto Shotgun, despite never being Semi-Automatic.
- The Rare Chapter 4: Season OG stats for the Tactical Shotgun were mistakenly applied to the Lock On Pistol prior to the season's release.
Visuals[]
- The Common - Rare variants are modeled after the American Mossberg Maverick 88. Heavily modified with a custom top extension and stock.
- This is further reinforced by the concept art and original Chapter 1 model for the weapon displaying the text "BOSSMERG 12" under the ejection port, parodying the real world firearms manufacturers.
- It also uses the same model as the Longarm Enforcer from Save the World, but with a red finish instead of gray.
- Also in the original Chapter 1 model, the green monitor featured on the left-hand side of the Longarm Enforcer displays a game of Snake being played with Winchester on the bottom.
- This is further reinforced by the concept art and original Chapter 1 model for the weapon displaying the text "BOSSMERG 12" under the ejection port, parodying the real world firearms manufacturers.
- The Epic and Legendary Variants seems to be based on a heavily modified Italian Benelli M1014.