In the exhilarating world of Fortnite, shotguns are the go-to weapons for dominating the battlefield. This guide unravels the secrets of the best Fortnite shotguns, arming you with the knowledge to claim victory in every game mode.
If you prefer close-range confrontations, these shotguns are your ticket to victory. So, gear up and dive into this guide to discover the ultimate arsenal that will have you win way more often.
But before we take a closer look at the best shotguns, check out our article on where to find and how to use the Lock-On pistol in Fortnite. If you want to read even more, here's our guide on how to get the Evil Plan emote in Fortnite.
Best Fortnite shotguns listed
Obviously, when it comes to shotguns, the first thing you associate with them is close combat. However, Fortnite has a wide variety of this type of weapon, and each of them is better suited for specific situations and tactics. This can make it difficult to choose the best option, as it really depends on the situation on the battlefield. The shotguns listed below are not in any particular order of firepower, so feel free to experiment and find the weapon that best suits your playstyle.
Frenzy Auto Shotgun
The Frenzy Auto Shotgun is the perfect choice for close combat, especially when combined with the red-dot sight. With this weapon, you'll have eight shotgun rounds at your disposal to deal heavy damage to the enemy. Being quite fast-firing and powerful, you can easily take out one or two enemies at close range with a minimum of time.
Combat Shotgun
This weapon boasts a crazy rate of fire and a great range, which will allow you to win most enemies, provided you keep the right position. It's perfect for close to medium combat, but considering how much it's been nerfed by the game developers, there are fairly better options to choose from.
Drum Shotgun
The Drum Shotgun will help you wipe out entire squads of enemies thanks to a huge magazine and automatic firing mode. If you manage to take your opponent by surprise, it will be very difficult for them to survive a burst from this shotgun at close range.
Charge Shotgun
This unique shotgun can be charged before firing, increasing its damage by several times. This legendary quality shotgun can deal up to 200 damage at close range, but it requires a charging time during which you will be vulnerable. Therefore, this shotgun will be the best choice when defending a position and if you have some kind of cover to charge it.
Tactical Shotgun
This one has amazing damage, a fast rate of fire, and a good reload time. Unlike pump-action shotguns, automatic shotguns can allow you to miss a few shots during a fight with an enemy without dying, so we can definitely recommend this shotgun for beginners.
Pump Shotgun
The epic and legendary rarities of Pump Shotgun can deal up to 200 damage at close range, allowing you to kill your enemies with just one or two shots. This weapon is ideal for experienced players, as the high damage of this shotgun is offset by its low rate of fire, which means you will need to calculate each shot you make.
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