PUBG Mobile prided itself on having the biggest selection of weapons amongst Battle Royale games if you only count the main mode. Each gun has its own strengths and weaknesses - some are powerful at long range while some only work at melee fights.

In this article, we would list everything you need to know about PUBG Mobile Shotguns, the best weapons in close combat.

Table of Contents

1 - PUBG Mobile Shotgun Tips

In other shooters like CS:GO, people just don't use shotguns as they can only carry one main weapon... and an AR is more versatile. In PUBG Mobile, however, each player can carry 2 weapons - and this is exactly why the shotgun would be able to shine.

The main usage for the shotgun is for clearing out buildings - a lot of players like to hide in corners and such. Even if you have perfect aim, you can still be taken down by a shot in the back... and this is where the shotgun comes in.

At close range, you can out damage pretty much every gun and finish a player with just one headshot or two normal shots. Try to make your shots count, as you might not have the chance to fire more than a few shots before getting gunned down. Now, without further ado, let's get to each and every PUBG Mobile Shotguns.

2 - PUBG Mobile Shotguns Stats

There are no stats for the DBS yet - it is the newest shotgun in the game. As PUBG Mobile doesn't announce their weapon stats, the DBS still needs some testing for its stats to be added to the list.

PUBG Mobile New Shotgun DBS is not included

3 - PUBG Mobile Shotguns tier list

The tier list for PUBG Mobile Shotguns is like this: S12K > DBS > S1897 = S686 > Sawed-Off

S12K

This is undoubtedly the best shotgun in PUBG Mobile... just because of the fact that it is semi-automatic rather than pump action. This means you can shoot multiple times in a row without having to reload after each shot unlike the rests of the guns in this list. With an extended magazine, the S12K can hold 8 shells - you can even go against multiple enemies with it, spraying them down at close range.

S12K

DBS

While an airdrop-only shotgun like the DBS usually would be the #1 spot on a list... it is still a double-barrelled pump-action shotgun... with the same weakness of all other shotguns. The DBS has a low effective range of only 100m but it can deal super high burst damage, with a base damage of 26. This means you only need 5 pellets to hit for a headshot and 6 pellets to hit for a body shot.

PUBG Mobile DBS Shotgun has a whopping 4 barrels

Sawed-Off

The Sawed-Off is the weakest shotgun in the game... however, it makes up for that with the ability to be carried in the handgun slot. Players can carry two main guns and the Sawed-Off at the same time... and that's why this gun is so popular.

Sawed-Off

The downside to this is that the Sawed-Off has the lowest stats in comparison with all other shotguns... with lower damage per pellet and higher spread. To effectively deal damage, you have to stand right next to your target - it is best to just fire its two shots then switch to another weapon.

S1897

The S1897 is perfect if you are confident in hitting your enemy at a very close range - it has only one shot before reloading... but that shot has massive damage. When using the S1887, try to close the distance to your target as fast as possible... or better, stand ambush behind a corner.

S1897

Usually, the enemy would be down with just one shot to the torso (as long as the majority of the pellets hit).

S686

The S686 is the jack of all trades... and it is pretty much the better version of the Sawed-Off. You can think of it as a Sawed-Off with higher stats and just about the same weakness - you can only fire 2 shots in a row before having to reload.

S686

4 - PUBG Mobile Shotguns Attachments

  • The DBS and the Sawed-Off can only be equipped with a scope... usually Red Dot or Holographic would be the best choice.
  • The S686 and S1897 can be equipped with Choke, Duckbill and Bullet Loops for improvements in stability, accuracy and lower spread.
  • The S12K is the best amongst them with 3 attachment slots - it can equip normal muzzles that other shotguns cannot. Furthermore, the S12k is the only shotgun with the ability to equip an extended magazine - it is best used in conjunction with the quickdraw for a shorter reload time.

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