Overview

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Shotgun: Break-Action. Deals high damage at a fast fire rate. Short range and very limited magazine size.
— In-Game Description

The Double Barrel Shotgun is a Shotgun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 4: Season OG.

Functionality

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.

The Double Barrel reloads both shells at once.

The Double Barrel 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.

Stats

Stats[]

Stats during Season OG[]

Double Barrel Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 1.25x.

Double Barrel Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Double Barrel Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 216.6
DAMAGE 114
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 86
MAGAZINE SIZE 2
FIRE RATE 1.9
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
Double Barrel Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Double Barrel Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 228
DAMAGE 120
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 90
MAGAZINE SIZE 2
FIRE RATE 1.9
RELOAD TIME 2.7s

Unreleased[]

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

Double Barrel Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Double Barrel Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 186.2
DAMAGE 98
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 74
MAGAZINE SIZE 2
FIRE RATE 1.9
RELOAD TIME 3.3s
Double Barrel Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Double Barrel Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 197.6
DAMAGE 104
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 78
MAGAZINE SIZE 2
FIRE RATE 1.9
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
Double Barrel Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Double Barrel Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 207.1
DAMAGE 109
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 82
MAGAZINE SIZE 2
FIRE RATE 1.9
RELOAD TIME 3s

Sounds
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.00[]

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

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  • 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

Weapon ID[]

The Double Barrel Shotgun is referred to as Rufus Shotgun Break Barrel in the files.

  • Epic: WID_Rufus_Shotgun_BreakBarrel_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Rufus_Shotgun_BreakBarrel_SR
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.00[]

  • November 10th 2024: Introduced.

Update v27.10[]

  • Vaulted.

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Season OG Weapons and Items (Week 2 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Fortnite OG Week 2 Weapons And Items
A Blast from the past. The Double Barrel Shotgun, Port-A-Fortress, Clinger, Six Shooter and more have returned until November 16.
November 9th 2023

Trivia

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.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]