Shotguns

Nobody misses with a shotgun. Although these weapons lack the accuracy and finesse of the other weapons, their brutal power is a worthwhile trade-off. At close range, these weapons are unmatched, capable of killing with one shot. Like the carbines, shotguns can be equipped by every kit, giving each class the ability to dominate in close quarters.

Shotgun Unlock Progression

Image	Name	Score
	870MCS	4,000
	M1014	11,000
	QBS-09	16,000
	HAWK 12G	19,000
	SAIGA 12K	28,000
	SPAS-12	37,000
	UTS-15	48,000
	DBV-12	59,000

Fundamentals

• Like the carbines and DMRs, the shotguns can be equipped by any class.
• Designed for extreme close-quarter combat, shotguns are most effective within 10-15 meters.
• Standard 12G Buckshot offers the most damage output at close range, often killing with one shot.
• Attach a Full Choke barrel attachment to narrow the shotgun’s spread, perfect for maximizing damage against individual targets.
• The pump action shotguns must be loaded one shell at a time. Top off the weapon after each engagement to avoid lengthy reload times.

QBS-09

• Ammo: 12 Gauge
• Rate of Fire: Semi-Auto
• Magazine Capacity: 6
• Unlock: 52,000 Support Score

This Chinese semi-auto, gas-operated shotgun entered service with the People’s Liberation Army in 2009 and is constructed from lightweight polymers and alloys. A spring-buffered, retractable buttstock absorbs recoil, helping mitigate muzzle climb. Loaded with 12G Buckshot by default, the QBS-09 delivers devastating stopping power at close range.

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* = support class unlock

870MCS

• Ammo: 12 Gauge
• Rate of Fire: Pump Action
• Magazine Capacity: 8
• Unlock: 1,000 Shotgun Score

The 870 Modular Combat Shotgun is an American-made pump-action shotgun that has been used by Special Forces units for decades. In urban environments, the 870MCS is especially effective due to its high stopping power at close range. The ability to load different types of shells makes the 870MCS able to adapt to a wide variety of situations, while a narrow choke gives the weapon slightly more range than other shotguns.

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M1014

• Ammo: 12 Gauge
• Rate of Fire: Semi-Auto
• Magazine Capacity: 8
• Unlock: 2,000 Shotgun Score

An Italian semi-automatic shotgun, delivered to USMC in 1999, the M1014 fires 12-gauge rounds without the need for the pump action seen on the M870. A reliable and versatile weapon, the M1014 is also equipped with a rail for the mounting of various accessories and an open choke that results in wide pellet spread.

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SAIGA 12K

• Ammo: 12 Gauge
• Rate of Fire: Semi-Auto
• Magazine Capacity: 9
• Unlock: 4,000 Shotgun Score

This Russian-made magazine-fed 12-gauge shotgun is based on the proven AK-47 action and equipped with a folding stock. It is reliable, fast to reload, and capable of mounting a variety of accessories. The Saiga 12K is popular with Russian police and security services, and it is an effective close combat weapon with a wide pellet spread.

Unlock Progression

Image	Attachment	Slot	Kills
	Duckbill	Barrel	10
	KOBRA (RDS)	Optic (Close Range)	20
	Laser Sight	Accessory	30
	Stubby Grip	Underbarrel	40
	Modified Choke	Barrel	50
	PSO-1 (4X)	Optic (Medium Range)	60
	Canted Ironsights	Accessory	70
	Angled Grip	Underbarrel	80
	12G Slug	Ammo	90
	PKA-S (1X)	Optic (Medium Range)	100
	Magnifier (2X)	Accessory	110
	Full Choke	Barrel	120
	12G Dart	Ammo	130
	PK-A (3.4X)	Optic (Medium Range)	140
	Ergo Grip	Underbarrel	150
	Flashlight	Accessory	160
	12G Frag	Ammo	170

HAWK 12G

• Ammo: 12 Gauge
• Rate of Fire: Pump Action
• Magazine Capacity: 8
• Unlock: 3,000 Shotgun Score

The Chinese Hawk 12G is a combat pump action shotgun with a detachable box magazine capable of holding six shells. While the design is largely based on the 870MCS, the detachable magazine is a true game changer, allowing for quicker reloads than its American counterpart. This makes the Hawk 12G very effective during chaotic close-quarter firefights, when there’s no time to load one shell at a time.

SPAS-12

• Ammo: 12 Gauge
• Rate of Fire: Pump Action
• Magazine Capacity: 9
• Unlock: 5,000 Shotgun Score

This Italian-smade iconic shotgun has seen great success since its introduction on the market during the 1980s. It has become popular in many countries thanks to its capacity to handle a great variety of shell types. Its unique magazine design further simplifies the use of varied ammunition, allowing the SPAS-12 to remain in high regard with police and military units worldwide.

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UTS-15

• Ammo: 12 Gauge
• Rate of Fire: Pump Action
• Magazine Capacity: 15
• Unlock: 6,000 Shotgun Score

This unorthodox pump-action shotgun features two side-by-side tubular magazines located just above the barrel. Loading ports on the side of the weapon allow the shotgun to be loaded manually and topped off after each engagement. But the large-magazine capacity and compact size of the UTS-15 is offset by its lack of stopping power, particularly when compared to the other pump-action shotguns.

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DBV-12

• Ammo: 12 Gauge
• Rate of Fire: Semi-Auto
• Magazine Capacity: 10
• Unlock: 7,000 Shotgun Score

Like the Saiga 12K, the Russian DBV-12 shares many similarities with the legendary AK-47, giving it the feel of an assault rifle. Loaded with a 10-round magazine, the DBV-12 is quick to reload, making it very effective during close-quarter fire-fights. But like most semi-auto shotguns, the DBV-12 lacks the stopping power of its pump-action counterparts.

Unlock Progression

Image	Attachment	Slot	Kills
	Duckbill	Barrel	10
	KOBRA (RDS)	Optic (Close Range)	20
	Laser Sight	Accessory	30
	Stubby Grip	Underbarrel	40
	Modified Choke	Barrel	50
	PSO-1 (4X)	Optic (Medium Range)	60
	Canted Ironsights	Accessory	70
	Angled Grip	Underbarrel	80
	12G Slug	Ammo	90
	PKA-S (1X)	Optic (Medium Range)	100
	Magnifier (2X)	Accessory	110
	Full Choke	Barrel	120
	12G Dart	Ammo	130
	PK-A (3.4X)	Optic (Medium Range)	140
	Ergo Grip	Underbarrel	150
	Flashlight	Accessory	160
	12G Frag	Ammo	170

Battlepacks are available for this class of weapon at the following kill counts: 210, 310, 360, 410, 460 and 510.

• Green Laser Sight
• FLIR [IR 2x]
• JGM-4 [4x]
• COYOTE [RDS]
• PRISMA [3.4x]
• IRNV [IR 1x]
• KOBRA [RDS]
• Laser/Light Combo
• PKA-S [1x]
• PK-A [3.4x]
• PSO-1 [4x]
• Tactical Light
• Tri Beam Laser
• HD-33 [1x]