When it comes to the best shotgun in COD Mobile, there are plenty of worthy competitors for the top spot. Call of Duty: Mobile offers as many as eight options in shotgun class, as of Season 5 (2023), excluding Shorty, which is classified as a pistol. Almost every shotgun in COD Mobile is overpowered during a fight if players are skilled enough to handle it on the battlefield.
Nonetheless, some shotguns in Call of Duty: Mobile is ideal for any player compared to others. Today’s article will consider & compare the stats of all shotguns and name the best shotgun in COD Mobile as of 2023. Readers should not skip the next section if they want to know the answer.
R9-0, Striker and JAK-12 are the frontrunners for being the best Shotgun in COD Mobile (2023)
Call of Duty: Mobile’s weapon arsenal is full of exceptional guns that bring versatility. Shotguns are the best class for close-range scuffles in MP or BR mode. Although when it comes to most balanced stats, R9-0 is the best shotgun in COD Mobile, with the next best option being JAK-12, followed by the likes of Striker, BY15, and more.
R9-0 and Echo are two of the most mobile shotguns (Mobility: 85), with the former having an advantage of a better magazine (14). On top of being highly mobile (ease of movement), R9-0 is among the top shotguns with the best accuracy (49) and control (42). At the same time, R9-0 also offers outrageous damage stats (17×12) alongside a decent range and an average rate of fire.
Here’s a look at R9-0’s in-game stats, which are the same for Battle Royale and Multiplayer mode:
- Damage – 17×12
- Fire Rate – 34
- Accuracy – 49
- Mobility – 86
- Range – 38
- Control – 42
R9-0’s fire rate is not the best among the lot, with multiple better options like JAK-12, Striker, and HS2126. However, newbies will needn’t worry as R9-0 fires two shots at a time, which can easily hit the target due to its impressive accuracy and control. Interestingly, almost every shotgun deals severe damage, so two shots at a target will confirm an easy kill for the players.
However, if players are still looking for an alternative to R9-0, they can go for JAK-12 due to its overpowered fire rate (42) and above-average accuracy and mobility. Other decent shotguns in Call of Duty: Mobile include Striker, BY15, and HS2126.
Once players have chosen R9-0, the best shotgun in COD Mobile, they can use the Gunsmith to make adjustments by equipping new attachments and maximizing the weapon’s potential. Readers can look at the image for the five best R9-0 attachments in Call of Duty: Mobile.
