Primal Shotgun (Battle Royale)

Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the Battle Royale Weapon. For the Save the World version, see Primal Shotgun (Save the World).
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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.

Burst shotgun with a drum magazine.
— In-Game Description

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

The Primal Shotgun has a Mythic version called Spire Assassin's Primal Shotgun.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Primal Shotgun is a fast firing, two round burst shotgun with a magazine, allowing it to reload all shells at once. The weapon fires slower but has a much tigher spread while aiming down sights.

The Primal Shotgun is a Hitscan weapon that fires a spread of 5 pellets when both aiming down sights and hip-firing. Aiming down sights tightens the spread of pellets.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 7.5 meters (1.5 tiles).
  • Damage steadily decreases down to 76% of its maximum at 10 meters (2 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 47% of its maximum at 15 meters (3 tiles).
  • It deals damage until 30 meters (6 tiles).
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v20.30[]

The Primal Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x and a Max Damage Cap of 65/65/70/70/75.

Hipfire Stats[]

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 176.49
DAMAGE 53
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.93s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 65
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 79.5 (1.5x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 183.15
DAMAGE 55
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.75s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 70
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 82.5 (1.5x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 193.14
DAMAGE 58
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.56s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 70
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 87 (1.5x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 203.13
DAMAGE 61
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.37s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 75
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 91.5 (1.5x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 166.5
DAMAGE 50
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 4.12s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 65
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 75 (1.5x)

ADS Stats[]

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 121.9
DAMAGE 53
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.93s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 65
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 79.5 (1.5x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 126.5
DAMAGE 55
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.75s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 70
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 82.5 (1.5x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 133.4
DAMAGE 58
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.56s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 70
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 87 (1.5x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 140.3
DAMAGE 61
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.37s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 75
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 91.5 (1.5x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 115
DAMAGE 50
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 4.12s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 65
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 75 (1.5x)

Stats from v16.10 (April 8th 2021) to v20.30[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 156.51
DAMAGE 47
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.93s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 58.75 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 166.5
DAMAGE 50
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 62.5 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 173.16
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.56s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 65 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 183.15
DAMAGE 55
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.37s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 68.75 (1.25x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 149.85
DAMAGE 45
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 4.12s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 56.25 (1.25x)

ADS Stats[]

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 108.1
DAMAGE 47
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.93s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 58.75 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 115
DAMAGE 50
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 62.5 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 119.6
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.56s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 65 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 126.5
DAMAGE 55
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.37s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 68.75 (1.25x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 103.5
DAMAGE 45
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 4.12s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 56.25 (1.25x)

Stats from v16.10 to v16.10 (April 8th 2021)[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 189.81
DAMAGE 57
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.93s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 71.25 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 199.8
DAMAGE 60
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 75 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 209.79
DAMAGE 63
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.56s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 78.75 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 219.78
DAMAGE 66
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 3.37s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 82.5 (1.25x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 179.82
DAMAGE 54
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.33
RELOAD TIME 4.12s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 67.5 (1.25x)

ADS Stats[]

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 131.1
DAMAGE 57
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.93s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 71.25 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 138
DAMAGE 60
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 75 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 144.9
DAMAGE 63
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.56s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 78.75 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 151.8
DAMAGE 66
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 3.37s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 82.5 (1.25x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 124.2
DAMAGE 54
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.3
RELOAD TIME 4.12s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 67.5 (1.25x)

Stats from v16.00 to v16.10[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 212.61
DAMAGE 57
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.73
RELOAD TIME 3.93s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 71.25 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 223.8
DAMAGE 60
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.73
RELOAD TIME 3.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 75 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 234.99
DAMAGE 63
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.73
RELOAD TIME 3.56s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 78.75 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 246.18
DAMAGE 66
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.73
RELOAD TIME 3.37s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 82.5 (1.25x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 201.42
DAMAGE 54
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 3.73
RELOAD TIME 4.12s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 67.5 (1.25x)

ADS Stats[]

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 153.9
DAMAGE 57
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.7
RELOAD TIME 3.93s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 71.25 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 162
DAMAGE 60
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.7
RELOAD TIME 3.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 75 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 170.1
DAMAGE 63
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.7
RELOAD TIME 3.56s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 78.75 (1.25x)
Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 178.2
DAMAGE 66
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.7
RELOAD TIME 3.37s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 82.5 (1.25x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 145.8
DAMAGE 54
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 12
FIRE RATE 2.7
RELOAD TIME 4.12s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 67.5 (1.25x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Primal Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Primal Shotgun Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Shotgun_Bone_Pickup_01
Equip Shotgun_Bone_Reload_End_Slam_01
ADS In Shotgun_Bone_ADS_In_01Shotgun_Bone_ADS_In_02Shotgun_Bone_ADS_In_XX
Out Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_OUT_01Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_OUT_02Weapon_HEAVYSHOT_ADS_OUT_XX
Shoot (Own) Close Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_01Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_02Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_03Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_04Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_XX
Growl Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_Growl_01Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_Growl_02Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_Growl_03Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_Growl_04Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_Growl_XX
Shoot (Other Player) Close Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_3P_01Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_3P_02Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_3P_03Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_3P_04Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Close_3P_XX
Medium Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Mid_01Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Mid_02Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Mid_03Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Mid_XX
Distant Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Distant_01Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Distant_02Shotgun_Bone_Fire_Distant_03Shotgun_Bone_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 Shotgun_Bone_Reload_Start_01
Insert Shotgun_Bone_Reload_Insert_01
End Shotgun_Bone_Reload_End_Slam_01
Drop ShotgunDrum_Drop_01
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.00[]

Update v16.10[]

  • Decreased fire rate from 3.73 to 3.33
  • Decreased ADS fire rate from 2.7 to 2.3.
  • April 8th 2021 Hoftix #1:
  • April 8th 2021 Hoftix #2: Increased pullout time.

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Update v20.30[]

Strategy

Strategy[]

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  • The Uncommon and Rare variants out-perform the Uncommon and Rare Pump Shotguns in its ability to fire much more frequently.
    • However, the Epic and Legendary Primal Shotguns have a slower effective DPS than the Epic and Legendary Pump Shotguns, as they can one shot an enemy at full health.
  • It is beneficial to only use the Primal Shotgun in close-point blank range, as the fire rate is much higher when hipfired than it is when ADS.

Counters[]

  • Staying out of point blank range when in an engagement will force an opponent wielding a Primal Shotgun to ADS, leaving them vulnerable to being overwhelmed by a high-DPS weapon such as an SMG, due to its fire rate when ADS, 2.3, being much lower than it is in hipfire, 3.33.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Primal Shotgun is referred to as Shotgun Bone in the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_Shotgun_Bone_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Shotgun_Bone_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Shotgun_Bone_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Shotgun_Bone_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
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[]

Update v16.10[]

  • Crafting adjustments altered to be 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

Creative History[]

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.20[]

  • April 19th 2021: Introduced.

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Primal Weapons (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Primal Weapons
Fierce and lethal, what Primal weapons lack in precision they make up with destruction. Craft Primal weapons by combining Animal Bones and Makeshift weapons!
March 18th 2021

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Primal Shotgun's model is an altered version of the Black Drum in Save the World.
    • Statistically this is the closest weapon to its original Save the World counterpart. Both being a two round burst Shotgun.
    • The Primal Shotgun itself was added to Save the World in Update v25.30.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

See Also

See Also[]

  • Sovereign Shotgun: Another shotgun that has a slower firerate while aiming down sights.
  • Drum Shotgun: A twelve round drum-fed shotgun with similar traits.