Overview

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

Rapid fire automatic shotgun with a triangular spread. Deals high damage over a short range and has a limited magazine size.
— In-Game Description

The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun is a Shotgun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 5: Season 2.

The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun has a Mythic variant called Cerberus' Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun and an unmoddable version called the Gatekeeper Shotgun.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun is a fast firing, close range shotgun that deals a high amount of damage with a low magazine capacity and fires a unique triangular pellet spread.

The Modular Gatekeeper 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 9 meters (1.8 tiles).
  • Damage steadily decreases to 75% of its maximum at 15 meters (3 tiles).
  • Damage steadily decreases to 35% of its maximum at 21 meters (4.2 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 25% of its maximum at 27 meters (5.4 tiles) and does not do damage beyond it.
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v40.00[]

The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 127.5
DAMAGE 75
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 71
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.86s (Default Mag)
3.18s (Drum Mag)
2.2s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 112.5 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 134.3
DAMAGE 79
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 75
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.73s (Default Mag)
3.03s (Drum Mag)
2.1s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 118.5 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 141.1
DAMAGE 83
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 79
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.6s (Default Mag)
2.89s (Drum Mag)
2s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 124.5 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 147.9
DAMAGE 87
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 83
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.47s (Default Mag)
2.74s (Drum Mag)
1.9s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 130.5 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 154.7
DAMAGE 91
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 87
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.34s (Default Mag)
2.6s (Drum Mag)
1.8s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 136.5 (1.5x)

Current Stats since v33.00[]

The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x and a max damage cap of 150.

Do note that the Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun cannot reach its max damage cap.

Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 129.2
DAMAGE 76
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 72
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.75s (Default Mag)
3.06s (Drum Mag)
2.12s (Speed Mag)
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 114 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 136
DAMAGE 80
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 76
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.63s (Default Mag)
2.92s (Drum Mag)
2.02s (Speed Mag)
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 120 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 142.8
DAMAGE 84
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 80
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.5s (Default Mag)
2.78s (Drum Mag)
1.92s (Speed Mag)
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 126 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 149.6
DAMAGE 88
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 85
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.38s (Default Mag)
2.64s (Drum Mag)
1.83s (Speed Mag)
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 132 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 156.4
DAMAGE 92
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 89
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.5s (Drum Mag)
1.73s (Speed Mag)
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 138 (1.5x)

Stats from v29.00 to v33.00[]

Gatekeeper Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x and a max damage cap of 150.

Do note that the Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun cannot reach its max damage cap.

Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 129.2
DAMAGE 76
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 72
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.75s (Default Mag)
3.06s (Drum Mag)
2.12s (Speed Mag)
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 114 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 136
DAMAGE 80
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 76
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.63s (Default Mag)
2.92s (Drum Mag)
2.02s (Speed Mag)
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 120 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 142.8
DAMAGE 84
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 80
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.5s (Default Mag)
2.78s (Drum Mag)
1.92s (Speed Mag)
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 126 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 149.6
DAMAGE 88
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 85
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.38s (Default Mag)
2.64s (Drum Mag)
1.83s (Speed Mag)
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 132 (1.5x)
Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Gatekeeper Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 156.4
DAMAGE 92
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 89
MAGAZINE SIZE 3 (Default Mag)
5 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 1.7
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.5s (Drum Mag)
1.73s (Speed Mag)
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 138 (1.5x)

Weapon Mods

Weapon Mods[]

Name Icon Stats
Default Iron Sights
Default Iron Sight (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Red Eye Sight
Red Eye Sight (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • x1.15 magnification scope (Without sniper glare). Increases ADS in time by 15% and ADS time out by 10%. Decreases ADS spread by 20%.
Holo-13 Optic
Holo-13 Optic (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • x1.3 magnification scope (Without sniper glare). Increases ADS time in by 20% and ADS time out by 10%. Decreases ADS spread by 10%

Name Icon Stats
Default Mag
Default Mag (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Speed Mag
Speed Mag - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases reload speed by 30%
Drum Mag
Drum Mag - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases magazine size by 75%
  • Decreased reload speed by 10%

Name Icon Stats
Default Underbarrel
Default Underbarrel - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Vertical Foregrip
Vertical Foregrip - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Improves ADS recoil and spread by 10%
Angled Foregrip
Angled Foregrip (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Reduces ADS time in by 20% and ADS time out by 12%
Laser
Laser (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases hipfire accuracy. Reduces spread by 10%
Speedgrip
Speed Foregrip - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases movement speed while aiming

Name Icon Stats
Default Barrel
Default Barrel (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Muzzle Brake
Muzzle Brake (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Reduces recoil by 20%

Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 5: Season 2[]

Update v29.00[]

  • Added.

Update v29.01[]

  • Can no longer shoot through walls at certain angles.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

  • Name changed from Gatekeeper Shotgun to Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

Obtaining

Obtaining[]

As of Update v32.00, the Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun cannot currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Zero Build as it has been vaulted.

Obtaining History[]

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

  • August 20th 2024:
Rarity Chest (v23.00) - Container - Fortnite
Chest
Rare Chest (v23.00) - Container - Fortnite
Chest
Doom Chest - Container - Fortnite
Chest
Weapon Case - Container - Fortnite
Case
Supply Drone - Container - Fortnite
Drone
Capture Point - Prop - Fortnite
Island
Floor - Build - Fortnite
Floor
Fishing Rod - Weapon - Fortnite
Hole
Common 2.88% 0.19%
Uncommon 5.30% 8.77% 1.15% 1.89%
Rare 0.93% 15.00% 20.83% 1.54% 0.20% 0.95%
Epic 0.21% 7.35% 5.00% 3.65% 0.35% 6.67%
Legendary 0.05% 2.45% 0.52% 0.09% 4.44%

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

  • Can not currently be obtained as it has been vaulted.

Sounds

Sounds[]

Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Sunrose_CerberusSG_Pickup_01
Equip Sunrose_CerberusSG_Equip_01
Aiming
In Sunrose_CerberusSG_ADS_In_01Sunrose_CerberusSG_ADS_In_02Sunrose_CerberusSG_ADS_In_03Sunrose_CerberusSG_ADS_In_XX
Out Sunrose_CerberusSG_ADS_Out_01Sunrose_CerberusSG_ADS_Out_02Sunrose_CerberusSG_ADS_Out_03Sunrose_CerberusSG_ADS_Out_XX
Shooting
(1P)
Close Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_1P_Close_01Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_1P_Close_02Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_1P_Close_03Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_1P_Close_04Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_1P_Close_XX
Mech Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_1P_Mech_01Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_1P_Mech_02Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_1P_Mech_XX
Shooting
(3P)
Medium Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_3P_Medium_01Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_3P_Medium_02Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_3P_Medium_03Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_3P_Medium_04Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_3P_Medium_XX
Distant Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_3P_Distant_01Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_3P_Distant_02Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_3P_Distant_03Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_3P_Distant_04Sunrose_CerberusSG_Fire_3P_Distant_XX
Reload Start Sunrose_CerberusSG_Reload_Start_01
Mag Eject Sunrose_CerberusSG_Reload_MagEject_01
Mag Insert Sunrose_CerberusSG_Reload_MagInsert_01
End Sunrose_CerberusSG_Reload_End_01
Out of Ammo Sunrose_CerberusSG_Dryfire_01
Drop Drop Sunrose_CerberusSG_Drop_01
Land Sunrose_CerberusSG_Land_01


Strategy

Strategy[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • Players unfamiliar with the Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun may be very reluctant to use it due to its triangular crosshair. This weapon has a short but quite twisted learning curve of which, when mastered, will make this shotgun very efficient.
  • The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun possesses a very unique range of effectiveness, whose specific parameters can easily be neglected in the heat of combat—even by very skilled players. Fire it at a reasonably close distance to prevent the weapon from suffering damage falloff or fall back if you are at an HP or reloading disadvantage.
  • A viable mod combo for the Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun is the Drum Mag Drum Mag, Laser Laser, and Muzzle Brake Muzzle Brake.
    • The Drum Mag Drum Mag increases the weapon's magazine size from 3 to 5.
    • The Laser Laser tightens the weapon's spread, allowing for more consistent shots.
    • The Muzzle Brake Muzzle Brake reduces the recoil of the weapon.
  • Precision is key when it comes to aiming the Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun. Regardless of its modifications, it has a very limited number of shots compared to other weapons. Treat it like a hybrid between the Pump Shotgun and the Tactical Shotgun, as it wields the latter's speed but harnesses the former’s damage and magazine.
  • The remarkable firing speed of the Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun makes it possible to substitute a long-range weapon in place of your Submachine Gun, as you can use the Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun to make quick work of your opponents, and finish them off with an Assault Weapon should you miss some shots on your target with your first gun.
  • It is entirely up to preference and skill when choosing between using a regular Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun of Epic or Legendary rarity, or its Mythic variant. The first option allows you to attack defensively with an understandably below-average reload speed, provided you are using the Drum Mag Drum Mag, while the second has a faster fire rate for an aggressive play style at the cost of a smaller amount of shots available. Choose the one that you think is best for you.

Counters[]

  • The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun is a weapon that rewards a very aggressive, in-your-face playstyle, so carrying some form of mobility item to keep distance between an opponent wielding it, and a strong mid-long-range weapon to take them out as they attempt to close the gap can be very effective.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun is referred to as Shotgun Break Cerberus in the files.

  • Common: WID_Shotgun_Break_Cerberus_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Shotgun_Break_Cerberus_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Shotgun_Break_Cerberus_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_Shotgun_Break_Cerberus_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Shotgun_Break_Cerberus_Athena_SR
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • March 22nd 2026 at 8:15 AM EST: Mistakenly unvaulted Legendary rarity through the Stabilize the Anomaly Rift Anomaly.
  • March 22nd 2026 at 11:10 AM EST: Vaulted.
  • March 27th 2026 at 3:45 PM EST: Unvaulted Legendary rarity through the Stabilize the Anomaly Rift Anomaly as Team Ice King has reached Milestone #3.
  • April 14th 2026: Vaulted, replaced by its non-modular counterpart.

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.10[]

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Gatekeeper Shotgun (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Gatekeeper Shotgun
Rapid fire automatic shotgun with a triangular spread. Deals high damage over a short range and has a limited magazine size.
March 8th 2024

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • From its stats and its appearance, the Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun is considered a Triple Barrel Shotgun.
    • The configuration of the barrels results in the Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun having a triangular crosshair, and as such fires its pellets in a triangular spread due to this.
  • The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun and Modular Combat Shotgun are the only shotguns in the game to have the same Max Damage Cap for all rarities.
  • The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun is the fourth shotgun to reload its entire magazine at once, the others being the Drum Shotgun, Primal Shotgun, and Modular Frenzy Auto Shotgun.
  • The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun has the second smallest magazine size out of all the available automatic weapons, only being beaten by both the Oni Shotgun and Outlaw Shotgun.
  • The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun and Modular Boom Bolt are the only Modular weapons that cannot accept a Suppressor Suppressor.
  • The Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun is the first Moddable weapon to be added to Reload.
    • However, it spawns with no mods attached.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]