Overview

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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.

Scrappy base shotgun that can be crafted.
— In-Game Description

The Makeshift Shotgun is a Shotgun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 6.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Makeshift Shotgun is a semi automatic shotgun with a moderate damage and fire rate, suitable for attacking enemies at short ranges. It has a very small magazine size of only 3 and reloads 1 shell at a time.

The Makeshift Shotgun is a Hitscan weapon that fires a spread of 7 pellets when both aiming down sights and hipfiring. Aiming down sights tightens the spread of pellets.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 5 meters (1 tile).
  • Damage steadily decreases down to 68% of its maximum at 10 meters (2 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 43% of its maximum at 20 meters (4 tiles).
  • It deals damage until 30 meters (6 tiles).
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v20.30[]

The Makeshift Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x and a Max Damage Cap of 110/115/120.

Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 110
DAMAGE 88
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 42
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 3.96s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 110
Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 116.25
DAMAGE 93
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 44
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 3.78s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 115
Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 122.5
DAMAGE 98
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 46
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 3.6s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 120

Stats from v17.00 to v20.30[]

The Makeshift Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 1.25x.

Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 110
DAMAGE 88
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 42
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 3.96s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 110 (1.25x)
Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 116.25
DAMAGE 93
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 44
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 3.78s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 116.25 (1.25x)
Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 122.5
DAMAGE 98
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 46
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 3.6s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 122.5 (1.25x)

Stats from v16.10 to v17.00[]

The Makeshift Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 1.25x.

Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 110
DAMAGE 88
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 42
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 3.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 110 (1.25x)
Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 116.25
DAMAGE 93
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 44
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 116.25 (1.25x)
Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 122.5
DAMAGE 98
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 46
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 2.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 122.5 (1.25x)

Stats from v16.00 to v16.10[]

The Makeshift Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 1.25x.

Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 110
DAMAGE 88
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 42
MAGAZINE SIZE 2
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 3.69s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 110 (1.25x)
Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 116.25
DAMAGE 93
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 44
MAGAZINE SIZE 2
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 116.25 (1.25x)
Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 122.5
DAMAGE 98
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 46
MAGAZINE SIZE 2
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 2.64s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 122.5 (1.25x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Makeshift Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Shotgun Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Scrap_Shotgun_Pickup_01
Equip Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadEnd_01Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadEnd_02Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadEnd_XX
ADS In Weapon_Shotgun_ADS_In_01Weapon_Shotgun_ADS_In_02Weapon_Shotgun_ADS_In_XX
Out Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_OUT_01Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_OUT_02Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_OUT_XX
Shoot Close Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Close_01Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Close_02Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Close_03Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Close_04Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Close_XX
Medium Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Medium_01Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Medium_02Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Medium_03Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Medium_04Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Medium_XX
Distant Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Distant_01Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Distant_02Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Distant_03Scrap_Shotgun_Fire_Distant_XX
Low Ammo weapon_low_ammo_hi_rifle_02
Out of Ammo Shotgun_OutofAmmo_01Shotgun_OutofAmmo_02Shotgun_OutofAmmo_03Shotgun_OutofAmmo_04Shotgun_OutofAmmo_XX
Reload Start Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadStart_01Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadStart_02Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadStart_03Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadStart_XX
Insert Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadInsert_01Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadInsert_02Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadInsert_03Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadInsert_04Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadInsert_XX
End Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadEnd_01Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadEnd_02Scrap_Shotgun_ReloadEnd_XX
Drop Scrap_Shotgun_Drop_01
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.00[]

  • Added.

Update v16.10[]

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Update v20.30[]

  • Increased headshot multiplier from 1.25 to 1.5x.
  • Added a max damage cap of 110/115/120.

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.10[]

  • Removed equip sound.

Update v36.30[]

  • Re-added equip sound.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The Makeshift Shotgun is one weapon that you could get away with not crafting. Its decent fire rate and damage allow you to eliminate a player slightly quicker than the Pump Shotgun if your shots land nicely.
  • The Makeshift shotgun is a good weapon to use early-game due to its headshot of over 100, guaranteeing an elimination on unshielded opponents.

Counters[]

  • The Makeshift Shotgun only has an ammo capacity of 3, so wielding a Shotgun with a larger magazine (particularly a Tactical Shotgun or Drum Shotgun) can be beneficial in an engagement with an opponent wielding a Makeshift Shotgun.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Makeshift Shotgun is referred to as Shotgun Scrap in the files.

  • Common: WID_Shotgun_Scrap_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Shotgun_Scrap_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Shotgun_Scrap_Athena_R
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.00[]

  • Introduced.

Update v16.10[]

  • Crafting adjustments altered based on rarity, formerly 4 resources across the board, now 2/4/6 depending on rarity.

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Creative History
Trivia

Trivia[]

  • Makeshift Shotgun's design is based on the Husk Buster from Save the World, but includes updated textures and a different render for its icon.
    • While it is shown to be pumped when firing and after a reload, this should theoretically be impossible as it does not have a proper pump-action system. Noted by how the forearm does not move.
  • Due to re-using its animations from the Pump Shotgun, the Makeshift Shotgun's current fire rate can outpace the pumping animation.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]