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    Fortnite Prime Shotgun – How to Get & Stats

    By Jarren NavarreteJuly 19, 20223 Mins Read
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    Players are looking for how to get Prime Shotgun in Fortnite. This newly introduced weapon as of V21.30 gives players has its own quirks that players can exploit to deal a lot of damage. Here’s how to get the Prime Shotgun in Fortnite.

    How to Get Prime Shotgun in Fortnite?

    You can get the Prime Shotgun in Fortnite by picking it up from the ground, Chests, Supply Drops, Reality Saplings, fishing, and sharks. The damage of this weapon depends on its rarity with higher rarity tiers sporting more damage.

    Fortnite Prime Shotgun Rarity Variations

    • Common: 79 DPS
    • Uncommon: 83 DPS
    • Rare: 138 DPS
    • Epic: 148 DPS
    • Legendary: 151 DPS

    Players will have a better time finding rarer versions of the Prime Shotgun by searching Chests and Supply Drops instead of ground loots. This weapon can also be picked up from defeated players. However regardless of rarity, each Prime Shotgun in Fortnite shares the same fire rate and reload time.

    The Prime Shotgun has much chance of spawning as any other weapon in the game. It has a unique function that other weapons don’t have that gives it an added layer of strategy in gunplay. Those who learn how to utilize it while be devastating during combat.

    Prime Shotgun in Fortnite

    Fortnite Prime Shotgun Stats

    • Class: Shotgun
    • Magazine Size: 4
    • Fire Rate: 1.05
    • Reload Time: 4.5

    The Prime Shotgun increases the damage within the first shot. Players will find themselves constantly reloading ammunition to maximize the damage dealt by this gun. This weapon fires four rounds and reloading your magazine resets the damage in full.

    It’s going to be challenging to take advantage of this mechanic however as the Prime Shotgun is a shotgun and requires close range to maximize its damage. Reloading while in a fire fight with an enemy to deal extra DPS might not be an advisable idea. However, this does give an edge for crack shot Fortnite players as that first round can help put down other players faster than other shotguns in the game. With the Prime Shotgun, always aim for the head. Even a full armored player can be downed within two good hits.

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    That’s our How to get Prime Shotgun in Fortnite. We hope you found this article to be informative. We have other Fortnite articles that will interest you:

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    Check out this Youtube video from TG Plays showcasing the new Prime Shotgun in action.

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    Jarren Navarrete

    Jarren is an aspiring author, programmer, and discerning critic. He's passionate about gaming and the immersion it offers. Well-versed in the gaming world, he's enthusiastic about writing guides to enhance your gaming experience. Beyond his dedication to gaming, Jarren is also a devoted fan of the Persona series.

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