The Thunder Shotgun in Fortnite stands out as one of the most intriguing weapons to appear in the game’s loot pool. Epic Games frequently introduces new weapons while vaulting older ones, leading to a cycle of change and evolution in gameplay. While some weapons fade quickly into obscurity, others become iconic staples of the game. The Thunder Shotgun falls somewhere in between, being older but not quite an OG weapon, making it a unique addition to Fortnite.
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Exploring the Thunder Shotgun in Fortnite
The Thunder Shotgun made a brief appearance in Fortnite during Chapter 4 Season 1 and Season 2 before being vaulted in the v24.10 update. Since then, the weapon has not made a return. Known for its raw power, the Thunder Shotgun came with a slow pace that balanced its high damage output. Available in Common to Legendary rarities, it featured the following statistics:
- Common
- DPS: 69.92
- Damage: 92
- Magazine Size: 8
- Fire Rate: 0.76
- Reload Time: 5.8 seconds
- Uncommon
- DPS: 75.24
- Damage: 99
- Magazine Size: 8
- Fire Rate: 0.76
- Reload Time: 5.65 seconds
- Rare
- DPS: 80.56
- Damage: 106
- Magazine Size: 8
- Fire Rate: 0.76
- Reload Time: 5.5 seconds
- Epic
- DPS: 85.12
- Damage: 112
- Magazine Size: 8
- Fire Rate: 0.76
- Reload Time: 5.4 seconds
- Legendary
- DPS: 89.68
- Damage: 118
- Magazine Size: 8
- Fire Rate: 0.76
- Reload Time: 5.3 seconds
Despite its high damage potential, the Thunder Shotgun struggled to gain widespread popularity among players. Its future in the main loot pool remains uncertain, leaving fans to speculate on its return.
Thunder Shotgun Makes a Comeback in Fortnite Reloaded
Fortnite Reloaded, Epic Games’ take on the popular Rebirth mode from Call of Duty, offers a blend of newer and classic weapons. The recent update to the game mode saw the reintroduction of the Thunder Shotgun to the lineup. As a permanent game mode, players can expect a rotating selection of weapons. Other returning favorites include the Twin Mag SMG and Mammoth Pistol, while the Tactical SMG, Lever-Action Shotgun, and Hand Cannon were vaulted to make room for new additions.
