Fortnite Gold Shotgun Location Where to find the legendary sniper

The Fortnite Gold Shotgun has many players baffled, apparently present in the game after the latest update, but not yet available in the game's Battle Royale mode. Not only is the location of the gold shotgun a mystery to many, but some are also confused as to why such a weapon would exist in the first place, as surely the shotgun doesn't need a legendary variant? Thankfully, we've tracked down everything you need to know about the gold shotgun in Fortnite. Read on for full details.



Where is the gold shotgun in Fortnite?

Fortnite Gold Shotgun Location Where to find the legendary sniper

At the time of this writing, which just rolled out the 12.00 update, implementing a huge number of changes for Chapter 2 - Season 2, there is only one place where you can get your hands on the shotgun. gold within Fortnite.

As initially captured by "Fed" on YouTube, the legendary shotgun is found in the game's Playground mode. In the video comments, they explain that they found it inside a regular chest, although that would likely change if the weapon ever became competitive in Battle Royale.

The Fortnite Gold Shotgun is expected to be used in the upcoming "Sniper Shootout" mode, and so it may be limited to just that type of game.

According to "Nutrito", the gold shotgun stats are:

  • Body Strike: 100 damage
  • Headshot 250 damage

It seems pretty bestial to me. You don't want to be on the receiving end of a neat player with this weapon!


If you want to use the legendary golden shotgun in Fortnite, we recommend that you enter the game mode of the playing field. If you are looking to find this weapon in Battle Royale, you are sadly out of luck.


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