Pump Shotgun is a weapon in ROTK (type: shotgun). The Pump Shotgun fires several pellets per shot. Its damage was increased in September 2026 and it wears down armor less at range.
Stats
| Stat | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Body damage per pellet | +15% compared to before | v1.3.89 |
| Head damage per pellet | +5% compared to before | v1.3.89 |
| Helmet and armor wear | Decreases with distance (HP damage unchanged) | v1.3.132 |
| Moving while shooting | No more slowdown when firing | Discord 18/09 |
| Share of ground loot (Z2) | ≈ 30% of weapons | v1.3.129 |
| Pellet count | 8 pellets per shot | PS3 (2017) |
| Base damage per pellet | 15 per pellet | PS3 (2017) |
| Effective range | 1 to 5 m | PS3 (2017) |
| Magazine | 6 shells | H1Z1 (2015) |
Values marked PS3 (2017) in the Source column were not published by the ROTK team: they come from H1Z1's Pre-Season 3 (January to April 2017), the version ROTK is inspired by.
Change history
| Version | Change |
|---|---|
| v1.3.136 | Fixed sprint getting stuck after a shot (launcher 2.0.14). |
| 18/09 | Launcher and server update: you are no longer slowed down when firing the pump shotgun. |
| v1.3.132 | Armor wear now depends on distance. |
| v1.3.94 | Fixed shots being blocked or delayed during a reload. |
| v1.3.89 | Pellet damage: +15% to the body, +5% to the head. |
| v1.3.43 | The riot shotgun also benefits from the fix for shots rejected after aiming. |
| v1.3.0 | Pre-Season 3 pump shotgun sounds. |
| v1.0.0 | Shots replicated to other players, ammo loaded and consumed correctly. |
Frequently asked questions
How many rounds are in the Pump Shotgun magazine?
6 shells (Pre-Season 3 value).
Where to find the Pump Shotgun in ROTK?
Share of ground loot (Z2): ≈ 30% of weapons.