Heavy Shotgun/OG

Functionality[]

The Heavy Shotgun is an automatic weapon, with low DPS, but a high headshot multiplier. Its high headshot multiplier lends to the idea that its purpose is a shotgun which rewards precise accuracy at close to mid ranges, similar to the Pump Shotgun. This version cannot pierce multiple targets (unlike its original version), and is the only shotgun currently in the game to fire a spread of 5 pellets, combined with the bonus pellets system, this weapon has incredibly consistent damage and can very easily hit high damage at close to medium ranges, even if only a single pellet hits its target. This weapon does not deal increased damage against structures, contrary to the name.

The Heavy 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.

Stats[]

• v36.00
• v34.20

Current Stats since v36.00[]

The Heavy Shotgun uses Shells and has a Headshot Multiplier of 2.5x.

	Heavy Shotgun (Epic)
DPS	74
DAMAGE	74
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	79
MAGAZINE SIZE	7
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	5.94s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	185 (2.5x)

	Heavy Shotgun (Legendary)
DPS	77
DAMAGE	77
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	83
MAGAZINE SIZE	7
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	5.63s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	192.5 (2.5x)

Unreleased[]

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

	Heavy Shotgun (Rare)
DPS	70
DAMAGE	70
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	57
MAGAZINE SIZE	7
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	6.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	175 (2.5x)

Stats from v34.20 to v36.00[]

The Heavy Shotgun uses Shells and has a Headshot Multiplier of 2.5x.

	Heavy Shotgun (Epic)
DPS	74
DAMAGE	74
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	40
MAGAZINE SIZE	7
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	5.94s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	185 (2.5x)

	Heavy Shotgun (Legendary)
DPS	77
DAMAGE	77
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	42
MAGAZINE SIZE	7
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	5.63s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	192.5 (2.5x)

Unreleased[]

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

	Heavy Shotgun (Rare)
DPS	70
DAMAGE	70
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	38
MAGAZINE SIZE	7
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	6.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	175 (2.5x)

Sounds[]

Heavy Shotgun Sounds
Sounds			ID
Pickup	Pickup		Shotgun_Pickup
	Stinger		loot_reward_02_mix
Equip			Tactical_Pump
ADS	In		Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_IN_01Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_IN_02Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_IN_XX
	Out		Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_OUT_01Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_OUT_02Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_OUT_XX
Shoot	Close		Weapon_Shotgun_MidRange_Fire01Weapon_Shotgun_MidRange_Fire02Weapon_Shotgun_MidRange_Fire03Weapon_Shotgun_MidRange_FireXX
	Medium		Weapon_Shotgun_MidRange_MediumNew_Fire01Weapon_Shotgun_MidRange_MediumNew_Fire02Weapon_Shotgun_MidRange_MediumNew_FireXX
	Distant		Weapon_Shotgun_MidRange_DistantNew_Fire01Weapon_Shotgun_MidRange_DistantNew_Fire02Weapon_Shotgun_MidRange_DistantNew_FireXX
Reload	Start		Tactical_Reload_Start
	Insert		Tactical_InsertShell_01Tactical_InsertShell_02Tactical_InsertShell_03Tactical_InsertShell_XX
	End		Tactical_Pump
Drop	Drop		fort_weapons_drop_02
	Land		Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_04Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_05Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_06Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_XX
Former Sounds (Before v36.00)
Equip			weapon_shotgun_pump_reload
Reload	Start		weapon_shotgun_pump_openNew
	Insert Shell		weapon_shotgun_pump_insert
	End		weapon_shotgun_pump_reload

Weapon Changes[]

Strategy Guide[]

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

• When choosing between the Heavy Shotgun and the Tactical Shotgun, keep in mind that while the Heavy Shotgun may be more consistent due to its tighter pellet spread, it has a slower fire rate, and smaller magazine than the Tactical Shotgun.

Counters[]

• The Heavy Shotgun suffers at close range do to a poor hipfire spread. Keeping within close range when engaging with an opponent wielding a Heavy Shotgun can be very beneficial.

Weapon ID[]

The Heavy Shotgun is referred to as Figment Shotgun Slug Fire in the files.

• Epic: WID_Figment_Shotgun_SlugFire_Athena_VR
• Legendary: WID_Figment_Shotgun_SlugFire_Athena_SR

Mode Specific History[]

Fortnite OG History[]

Creative History[]