In shooter games like Free Fire and PUBG Mobile, shotguns turn out to be the deadliest weapon in close-range combat as they’re able to wreak havoc on the foes with only one single shot. For example, each bullet fired by the M1887 can reach 100 damage and can easily tear apart the enemy armors with armor penetration. We’ll find out the best Free Fire shotgun headshot setting in this post as well as some handy tips to land as many headshots as possible!

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Shotguns turn out to be the deadliest weapon in close-range combat as they’re able to wreak havoc on the foes with only one single shot.

Best shotgun headshot settings in Free Fire

Even though each player has unique settings based on his own preferences, here’re some of the most effective settings for improving your shotgun headshot skills in Free Fire:

General: 50 | Red Dot: 100 | 2x Scope: 16 | 4x Scope: 18 | AWM Scope: 20

In case you don’t know how to tweak these settings, just follow the steps provided below:

  1. Open Garena Free Fire.
  2. Navigate to the game settings and locate the sensitivity option.
  3. Set all the sensitivity sliders, as mentioned above.
  4. Hit the save button and close the settings tab.
Free Fire Sensitivity Auto Headshot
Worry no more, several professional gamers still use similar settings to triumph over you on the battlefield!

With the settings already completed, you also need to aim at your opponent’s body then slide the shotgun slightly upwards. You’ll see the crosshair automatically point at his head, and that’s when you need to take action with your lethal shotgun.

After following the steps, one only needs to aim at the body of the opponent and slide the weapon slightly upwards. Don’t aim the shotgun at the enemy’s head immediately - instead, you put the crosshair onto their body part. The crosshair will aim automatically at the head of the enemy then he’ll hardly have another chance to run anywhere else!

Free Fire Shotgun Sensitivity
Don’t aim the shotgun at the enemy’s head immediately - instead, you put the crosshair onto their body part.

Note: This is the most recommended setting for beginners to improve their aiming, but it might be a little inaccurate at the very start and you need to put more effort into daily practices. Worry no more, several professional gamers still use similar settings to triumph over you on the battlefield!

Should we use maximum sensitivity to make headshots?

The sensitivity actually affects how easily you will deliver headshots. Speaking of shotguns, setting the sensitivity up to the maximum level comes in handy for some experienced players, but remember to get along with our recommended settings in advance.

Benefits of 'Quick Weapon Switch' option while using shotguns

Not only do Free Fire experts rely on shotguns but they also have to deal with particular situations by switching weapons during the battle. Similarly, you should take advantage of the Quick Weapon Switch option if you want to save your time and make your gameplay more professional!

Here’s how to enable it: Settings > Controls > Quick Weapon Switch.

Quick Weapon Switch Free Fire
Here’s how to enable it: Settings > Controls > Quick Weapon Switch.

Why do shotgun players need the Gloo Wall?

The Gloo Wall is nothing but a protection shield in emergency circumstances. If you’re using shotguns on a regular basis, you must have Gloo Wall in your inventory because you will always face off against your foes in close-range gunfights.

Free Fire Gloo Wall
You must have Gloo Wall in your inventory because you will always face off against your foes in close-range gunfights.

In case of running out of Gloo Wall, try to switch your shotgun into a melee weapon to escape the dangerous battlefield in a timely manner.

Gloo Wall Free Fire
Try to escape the dangerous battlefield in a timely manner in case of running out of Gloo Wall!

Watch out for the shotgun’s ammo!

The small ammo capacity is one of the most annoying shotgun’s drawbacks. Many people will recklessly pull the trigger then reload their shotgun immediately without any conscience about the lack of ammo. This turns out to be a bad habit as they’re more likely to be exposed to enemy attacks while reloading the main weapon.

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The small ammo capacity is one of the most annoying shotgun’s drawbacks.

If you’re run out of ammo in the middle of the gunfight, don't reload immediately, but instead switch your weapon to your secondary weapon. In addition to the aforementioned Free Fire shotgun headshot setting and tips, make sure that the ammo of your shotgun is always full before stepping into the battleground. To keep your ammo, you can use Jai’s skill that can give automatic ammo reload every time you manage to kill enemies.

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