With the latest 15.20 update, Fortnite introduced a new gun named the Lever Action Shotgun. While a majority of players wanted the developers to unvault the Pump Shotgun, it seems like Epic Games granted their wish rather uniquely.
The Lever Action boasts of explosive damage, a decent fire rate, a widespread and a long reload time. To say the least, it brings back the memories of using the Pump Shotgun. Naturally, players around the world are extensively trying out the weapon and simultaneously testing its limits. This not only includes the casual user-base, but also a plethora of professional players and streamers.
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We've completed analysis of the Lever Action Shotgun ahead of schedule and will be adding it to Competitive playlists in regular loot drops.
Hop in and let us know what you think! pic.twitter.com/QsJ5fJ0WaG
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) January 14, 2021
Here is how several players from the community have reacted to the Lever Action Shotgun.
I know I said the new Lever Action Shotgun was kinda bad…
But, after testing it out a lot more, it’s actually really good!
— BlxrryFN (@BlxrryFN) January 15, 2021
One of the oldest players in the Fortnite community, Nick Eh 30, feels that the Lever Action Shotgun should have a better equip time. Apparently, the weapon’s equip timing significantly slows down the process of pulling it out and shooting while editing.
I feel the Lever Action Shotgun could use a buff on the equip time, then it's great!
Timing is too slow when you edit and try to pull it out/shoot.
— Nick Eh 30 (@NickEh30) January 13, 2021
FaZe clan’s Replays loved the new shotgun and even released a video playing with it exclusively.
The *NEW* Shotgun is AMAZING! (Lever Action Shotgun)
📺 – https://t.co/UtABXHCqfe pic.twitter.com/sUWWnvyhkH
— FaZe Replays (@Replays) January 13, 2021
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Just like millions of other players, FaZe Dubs sees no difference between the latest Lever Action Shotgun and the Pump. As a result, he casually tweeted that the latter is finally back in the game.
NO WAY PUMP IS BACK LETS GOO
— FaZe Dubs (@Dubsfn) January 13, 2021
A player from the Fortnite community pointed out an interesting observation. They feel that the Lever Action Shotgun is “overpowered” after upgrading. It can comfortably take down opponents with two shots, which helps in clutching against multiple enemies.
So if you upgrade the Lever Action Shotgun it's overpowered… pic.twitter.com/zzpEsCNXN2
— SweShooga (@SweShooga) January 13, 2021
How does the latest gun in Fortnite differ from the classic Pump Shotgun?
Epic Games obviously wanted the Lever Action Shotgun to have its own identity and purpose in the game. As a result, it kept several differences between the Lever Action Shotgun and the classic Pump Shotgun. While these differences may not be prominent at first glance, their severe impact on the combat is evident upon closer inspection.
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Owing to its better spread and longer range, the Pump Shotgun was a superior weapon than the Lever Action. It also had a 2x headshot multiplier, whereas the latest Shotgun restricts this to 1.45x. Pump Shotgun had incentivized the players to target for headshots constantly, but from the looks of it, the Lever Action Shotgun might not influence the meta similarly.
Which gun do you think takes away the title of the best ever shotgun in Fortnite?
