Fortnite Shotgun Pellet Spread & 200-Pump Calculator
Ever hit someone point-blank for 30 damage? Explore the 10-pellet fixed spread grid, headshot critical multipliers, and test whether your shotgun can 200-pump through Zero Build overshields.
โ๏ธ Shotgun Model & Distance
200-PUMP ELIMINATION: All 10 pellets landed on the head at 2.5 meters. The legendary Havoc deals 205 damage, instantly eliminating a 200HP fully shielded player in one trigger pull.
๐ Understanding Fortnite's Guaranteed 3-Pellet Minimum Floor
The "Ghost Pellet" Prevention Rule
In older Fortnite seasons, grazing an enemy's toe with 1 pellet resulted in an infuriating "7 or 9 damage" hit. Epic Games introduced the 3-pellet minimum damage floor: if only 1 or 2 pellets connect, the game automatically credits you with damage as if 3 pellets connected, establishing a minimum floor of ~30-36 damage.
Fixed vs Random Spread Patterns
Fortnite shotguns do not have random bloom spread when aiming down sights (ADS). Every shot fires an identical, symmetrical grid pattern (e.g., Havoc is a 3-4-3 diamond grid). Centering your crosshair dot squarely on the neck ensures all pellets hit the critical head hitbox.