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Fortnite Prime Shotgun

How to Get Prime Shotgun in Fortnite & All Stats

This Shotgun is Prime!

Fortnite v21.30 update has arrived, and the latest patch revealed a brand new weapon called Prime Shotgun. As per the in-game description, it’s a Semi-Auto shotgun that deals increased damage when the gun is fully loaded. Keep reading this article to learn everything about Fortnite’s new Prime Shotgun, including its location and stats.

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Where to Find Prime Shotgun in Fortnite?

Fortnite Prime Shotgun location
Image source: Epic Games

Starting with Fortnite v21.30, Prime Shotgun can be found on the grounds, in the chests, in supply drops, and can be purchased from NPCs. Since it has multiple spawn locations across the island, finding Prime Shotgun is not a daunting task. Just randomly drop anywhere on the map, and start looking for it around you.

Fortnite Prime Shotgun Stats & Rarity

Prime Shotgun is available in five different variants – Uncommon, Common, Rare, Epic & Legendary. Here are the stats for each variant:

Uncommon

Damage76
Headshot damage125
Fire Rate1.05
DPS79
Magazine Size4
Reload Time4.5 seconds

Common

Damage79
Headshot damage131
Fire Rate1.05
DPS83
Magazine Size4
Reload Time4.5 seconds

Rare

Damage84
Headshot damage138
Fire Rate1.05
DPS88
Magazine Size4
Reload Time4.5 seconds

Epic

Damage88
Headshot damage146
Fire Rate1.05
DPS93
Magazine Size4
Reload Time4.5 seconds

Legendary

Damage92
Headshot damage151
Fire Rate1.05
DPS96
Magazine Size4
Reload Time4.5 seconds

As we’ve already mentioned earlier, the performance of the Prime Shotgun depends on the number of shells loaded in the magazine. The weapon deals maximum damage when it’s fully loaded. Therefore, make sure that you don’t miss the reloads in close combats to have the upper hand over the enemy.

So, there you have it. That’s everything you need to know about Fortnite’s new weapon Prime Shotgun. Meanwhile, do check out other Fortnite-related content at Twinfinite, like How to Break Open Reality Seed Pods, Fortnite Galaxy Cup Returns This Weekend, and more.


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Tarun Sayal
Experienced freelance gaming writer with 5 years of experience covering a wide range of gaming topics. From in-depth game reviews to strategy guides, I have a passion for all things gaming. Skilled in crafting engaging and informative content for both casual and hardcore gamers.