Overview
|
This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale. |
| 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, has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x and a Max Damage Cap of 65/65/70/70/75.
Hipfire Stats[]
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.25x.
Hipfire Stats[]
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.25x.
Hipfire Stats[]
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.25x.
Hipfire Stats[]
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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[]
| 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[]
Strategy
Strategy[]
|
This section outlines a strategy. |
| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- The Uncommon and Rare variants out-perform the Uncommon and Rare Pump Shotguns in its ability to fire much more frequently.
- 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
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 as a part of the Crafting System.
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[]
News Tab
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
![]() |
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.









