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Volpedia/Games/Fortnite/Weapons/Shotguns
FORTNITE / WEAPONS

Shotguns

High-impact close-range weapons; pellet patterns and timing make positioning crucial.

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Practical advice: Play from cover, line up a confident close-range shot and swap or reposition intelligently.
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Overview

High-impact close-range weapons; pellet patterns and timing make positioning crucial.

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How it works

Different shotgun models prioritize speed, precision or burst impact.

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Practical advice

Play from cover, line up a confident close-range shot and swap or reposition intelligently.

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Mistakes to avoid

Taking exposed long-range trades with a shotgun.

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