Overview

Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale and Reload.
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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.

Shotgun: Semi-Auto shotgun that deals increased damage when the weapon is fully loaded.
— In-Game Description

The Prime Shotgun is a Shotgun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 3: Season 3.

The Prime Shotgun has a Mythic version called Blitz Boss Ninja's Get Good Shotgun.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Prime Shotgun is a semi-automatic shotgun with a medium fire rate and short range. When the magazine is full, the first shot fired from the weapon will deal 1.5x more player damage. The Prime Shotgun reloads one shell at a time.

The Prime Shotgun is a Hitscan weapon which fires a spread of 9 pellets. Pellet spread is tighter when the weapon is used whilst aiming or crouching.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v40.10[]

The Prime Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.65x and a maximum damage cap of 170/175/180/185/190/195.

Base Stats[]

Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 88.55
DAMAGE 77
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 57
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.55s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 175
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 127.05 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 93.15
DAMAGE 81
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 60
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 180
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 133.65 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 98.9
DAMAGE 86
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 63
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.45s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 185
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 141.9 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 103.5
DAMAGE 90
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 67
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.4s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 190
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 148.5 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 108.1
DAMAGE 94
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 69
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.35s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 195
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 155.1 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Mythic)
DPS 112.7
DAMAGE 98
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 73
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.3s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 195
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 161.7 (1.65x)

First Shot Stats[]

Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 133.4
DAMAGE 116
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 57
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.55s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 175
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 191.4 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 140.3
DAMAGE 122
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 60
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 180
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 201.3 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 148.35
DAMAGE 129
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 63
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.45s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 185
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 212.85 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 155.25
DAMAGE 135
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 67
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.4s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 190
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 222.75 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 162.15
DAMAGE 141
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 69
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.35s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 195
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 232.65 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Mythic)
DPS 169.05
DAMAGE 147
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 73
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.15
RELOAD TIME 3.3s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 195
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 242.55 (1.65x)

Stats from v21.30 to v40.10[]

The Prime Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.65x and a maximum damage cap of 170/175/180/185/190/195.

Base Stats[]

Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 79.8
DAMAGE 76
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 57
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 175
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 125.4 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 82.95
DAMAGE 79
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 60
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 180
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 130.35 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 88.2
DAMAGE 84
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 63
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 185
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 138.6 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 92.4
DAMAGE 88
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 67
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 190
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 145.2 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 96.6
DAMAGE 92
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 69
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 195
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 151.8 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Mythic)
DPS 100.8
DAMAGE 96
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 73
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 195
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 158.4 (1.65x)

First Shot Stats[]

Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 119.7
DAMAGE 114
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 57
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 175
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 188.1 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 124.95
DAMAGE 119
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 60
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 180
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 196.35 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 132.3
DAMAGE 126
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 63
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 185
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 207.9 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 138.6
DAMAGE 132
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 67
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 190
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 217.8 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 144.9
DAMAGE 138
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 69
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 195
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 227.7 (1.65x)
Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun
(Mythic)
DPS 151.2
DAMAGE 144
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 73
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 1.05
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 195
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 237.6 (1.65x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Prime Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Prime Shotgun Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup PumpUp_Pickup_01PumpUp_Pickup_02PumpUp_Pickup_03PumpUp_Pickup_XX
Equip PumpUp_ReloadEnd_01PumpUp_ReloadEnd_02PumpUp_ReloadEnd_03PumpUp_ReloadEnd_XX
Shoot
(Regular)
Close PumpUp_Fire_Close_01PumpUp_Fire_Close_02PumpUp_Fire_Close_03PumpUp_Fire_Close_04PumpUp_Fire_Close_XX
Medium PumpUp_Fire_Medium_01PumpUp_Fire_Medium_02PumpUp_Fire_Medium_03PumpUp_Fire_Medium_XX
Distant PumpUp_Fire_Distant_01PumpUp_Fire_Distant_02PumpUp_Fire_Distant_03PumpUp_Fire_Distant_XX
Shoot
(Fully Charged)
Close PumpUp_Fire_Full_Close_02PumpUp_Fire_Full_Close_03PumpUp_Fire_Full_Close_XX
Sweetener
OverloadFullTemp_Fire_Close_01OverloadFullTemp_Fire_Close_02OverloadFullTemp_Fire_Close_03OverloadFullTemp_Fire_Close_XX
OverloadFullTemp_Fire_Close_2
Medium PumpUp_Fire_Full_Medium_01PumpUp_Fire_Full_Medium_02PumpUp_Fire_Full_Medium_03PumpUp_Fire_Full_Medium_XX
Distant PumpUp_Fire_Full_Distant_01PumpUp_Fire_Full_Distant_02PumpUp_Fire_Full_Distant_03PumpUp_Fire_Full_Distant_XX
Reload Start PumpUp_ReloadStart_01PumpUp_ReloadStart_02PumpUp_ReloadStart_03PumpUp_ReloadStart_XX
Insert PumpUp_ReloadInsert_01PumpUp_ReloadInsert_02PumpUp_ReloadInsert_03PumpUp_ReloadInsert_04PumpUp_ReloadInsert_05PumpUp_ReloadInsert_06PumpUp_ReloadInsert_XX
End PumpUp_ReloadEnd_01PumpUp_ReloadEnd_02PumpUp_ReloadEnd_03PumpUp_ReloadEnd_XX
Fully Charged OverLoad_FullyCharged_01OverLoad_FullyCharged_02OverLoad_FullyCharged_03OverLoad_FullyCharged_XX
Light On OverLoad_IndicatorLight_01OverLoad_IndicatorLight_04OverLoad_IndicatorLight_XX
Drop Drop PumpUp_Drop_01
Land PumpUp_DropImpact_01PumpUp_DropImpact_02PumpUp_DropImpact_XX


Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.10[]

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • When using the Prime Shotgun, keep in mind that the first shot in the magazine does extra damage, and continuously have the weapon reloaded to take advantage of that. The lights on the side of the weapon also serve as a reminder, as the light closest to the top of the weapon will glow red when fully loaded: this indicates that the first shot in the magazine is ready to fire.

Counters[]

  • A more consistently high-damaging Shotgun will be beneficial in an engagement with an opponent wielding a Prime Shotgun.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Prime Shotgun is referred to as Shotgun Over Load in the files.

  • Common: WID_Shotgun_OverLoad_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Shotgun_OverLoad_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Shotgun_OverLoad_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_Shotgun_OverLoad_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Shotgun_OverLoad_Athena_SR
  • Mythic: WID_Shotgun_OverLoad_Athena_UR
History

History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.20[]

Update v31.40[]

  • October 11th 2024: Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.30[]

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.30[]

  • April 15th 2025: Vaulted.

Creative History

Creative History[]

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Reload Loot Update (February 11th - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Update
Drop into Reload and battle it out with a fresh loot pool!
February 11th 2025

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Prime Shotgun has a 4 Lights on the side, with the number of lights glowing indicating how many shells it has left in the magazine. The first light has a red light unlike the 3 others with a blue light, indicating that shot does more damage.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]