Overview

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Shotgun: Single shot, Break-Action shotgun that deals high damage and is effective at longer ranges compared to typical shotguns.
— In-Game Description

The Ranger Shotgun is a Shotgun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 3: Season 2.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Ranger Shotgun is a high damage, long range shotgun. It has a tighter spread than other shotguns but needs to be reloaded after each shot.

The Ranger Shotgun is a Hitscan weapon, that fires a spread of 9 pellets when both aiming down sights and hipfiring. Aiming down sights tightens the spread of pellets.

The Ranger Shotgun can be reloaded whilst aiming.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 11 meters (2.2 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 90% of its maximum at 15 meters (3 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 80% of its maximum at 20 meters (4 tiles).
  • Damage steadily decreases down to 63% of its maximum at 30 meters (6 tiles)
  • It deals damage until 71 meters (14.2 tiles).

Please note that DPS is calculated by stats but is not effective due to the weapon needing to reload after every shot. With reloading accounted for, the fire rate is 0.61/0.64/0.67/0.70/0.73 (66.9/73.7/81/89.4/97.8 DPS).

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v38.10 (November 18th)[]

The Ranger Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x and a max damage cap of 150/155/160/165/170/170.

Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 330
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 81
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.65s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 165 (1.5x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 345
DAMAGE 115
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 86
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.57s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 155
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 172.5 (1.5x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 366
DAMAGE 122
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 90
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 160
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 183 (1.5x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 384
DAMAGE 128
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 95
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.42s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 165
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 192 (1.5x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 402
DAMAGE 134
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 99
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.35s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 170
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 201 (1.5x)

Unreleased[]

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

Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Mythic)
DPS 426
DAMAGE 142
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 104
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.2s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 170
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 213 (1.5x)

Stats from v20.30 to v38.10 (November 18th)[]

The Ranger Shotgun uses Shells - Ammunition - Fortnite Shells, has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x and a max damage cap of 145/150/155/160/165/170.

Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 330
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 81
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.65s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 145
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 165 (1.5x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 345
DAMAGE 115
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 86
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.57s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 150
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 172.5 (1.5x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 366
DAMAGE 122
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 90
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 155
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 183 (1.5x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 384
DAMAGE 128
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 95
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.42s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 160
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 192 (1.5x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 402
DAMAGE 134
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 99
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.35s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 165
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 201 (1.5x)

Unreleased[]

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

Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Mythic)
DPS 426
DAMAGE 142
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 104
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.2s
MAX DAMAGE CAP 170
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 213 (1.5x)

Stats from v20.20 to v20.30[]

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

Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Common)
DPS 330
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 81
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.65s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 137.5 (1.25x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Uncommon)
DPS 345
DAMAGE 115
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 86
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.57s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 143.75 (1.25x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Rare)
DPS 366
DAMAGE 122
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 90
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 152.5 (1.25x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Epic)
DPS 384
DAMAGE 128
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 95
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 160 (1.25x)
Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Legendary)
DPS 402
DAMAGE 134
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 99
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.35s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 167.5 (1.25x)

Unreleased[]

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

Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun
(Mythic)
DPS 426
DAMAGE 142
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 104
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 3
RELOAD TIME 1.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 177.5 (1.25x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Ranger Shotgun - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Shotgun Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup BreakActionShotgun_PickUp_01BreakActionShotgun_PickUp_02BreakActionShotgun_PickUp_03BreakActionShotgun_PickUp_XX
Equip BreakActionShotgun_Equip_01BreakActionShotgun_Equip_02BreakActionShotgun_Equip_03BreakActionShotgun_Equip_XX
Shoot Close BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_01BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_02BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_03BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_04BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_05BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_06BreakActionShotgun_Shoot_XX
Medium BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_01BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_02BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_03BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_04BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_05BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_06BreakActionShotgun_ShootMedium_XX
Distant BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_01BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_02BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_03BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_04BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_05BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_06BreakActionShotgun_ShootDistant_XX
Out of Ammo BreakActionShotgun_DryFire_01BreakActionShotgun_DryFire_02BreakActionShotgun_DryFire_03BreakActionShotgun_DryFire_XX
Reload Start BreakActionShotgun_Reload_01BreakActionShotgun_Reload_02BreakActionShotgun_Reload_03BreakActionShotgun_Reload_04BreakActionShotgun_Reload_05BreakActionShotgun_Reload_XX
Shell Drop BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_01BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_02BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_03BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_04BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_05BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_06BreakActionShotgun_ReloadShellDrop_XX
End BreakActionShotgun_Equip_01BreakActionShotgun_Equip_02BreakActionShotgun_Equip_03BreakActionShotgun_Equip_XX
Drop BreakActionShotgun_Drop_01BreakActionShotgun_Drop_02BreakActionShotgun_Drop_03BreakActionShotgun_Drop_XX
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Update v20.20[]

Update v20.30[]

  • Increased headshot multiplier from 1.25x to 1.5x.
  • Added a max damage cap of 145/150/155/160/165/170.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.10[]

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

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  • The Ranger Shotgun highly rewards accuracy, as missing with this weapon is incredibly punishing. As such, it makes it an ideal weapon for sneaking up on opponents.
  • Like the Double Barrel Shotgun, it deals high damage to structures. In the same way, it's not recommended to use against structures due to it having only one shot.
  • Rare and above Ranger Shotguns fires faster than the Striker Pump Shotgun even with the reload. However, it is still advised to follow up with an SMG or Assault weapon.
  • This weapon is also effective at medium range, having the same range as a Heavy Shotgun.
  • When using the Ranger Shotgun at very long ranges, aim for the upper chest rather than the head, so the most amount of pellets land as possible.

Counters[]

  • Any fast-firing, large magazine Shotgun can be very beneficial against the Ranger Shotgun.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Ranger Shotgun is referred to as Shotgun Break Action in the files.

  • Common: WID_Shotgun_Break_Action_Athena_C_Ore_T03
  • Uncommon: WID_Shotgun_Break_Action_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Shotgun_Break_Action_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Shotgun_Break_Action_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Shotgun_Break_Action_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.20[]

Update v31.00[]

  • August 27th 2024: Vaulted.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.00[]

  • March 4th 2025: Vaulted.

Galactic Battle[]

Update v35.00[]

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.30[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.00[]

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.10[]

Update v37.50[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.00[]

Update v39.50[]

  • Vaulted in Teams of 8 only.

Update v39.51[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.20[]

  • Unvaulted.

Update v40.30[]

  • Vaulted.

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Ranger Shotgun - Promo - Fortnite
A long distance relationship that finally works.

Shoot your shot with the new Ranger Shotgun!
April 19th 2022

Image Description Date
Ranger Shotgun (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Ranger Shotgun
Featuring longer range than its counterparts and only capable of firing one shot before reloading - steady your aim and fire away with the new Ranger Shotgun!
April 19th 2022
Ranger Shotgun (C3S4 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Ranger Shotgun
Featuring longer range than its counterparts and only capable of firing one shot before reloading - steady your aim and fire away with the Ranger Shotgun!
September 27th 2022

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Ranger Shotgun is based on a Sports Shotgun, designed for competitive shooting competitions. It draws inspiration from a single barrel Sporting Shotgun such as the Stevens Model 301.
  • The Ranger Shotgun is referred to as a 'burst shotgun' in promotional material despite firing a single shell per reload.
  • The Ranger Shotgun technically has a slightly faster fire rate than the Pump Shotgun, as it needs 1.67 seconds between each shot and the Ranger Shotgun only needs 1.35 seconds between each shot (reload) at Legendary rarity.
  • The Ranger Shotgun has the same damage drop-off pattern as the Heavy Shotgun, although it deals significantly more damage at range.
See Also

See Also[]

  • Heavy Shotgun - A weapon with an identical range in its class but fires a Slug.