Apex Legends Season 22 Shotguns Tier List: Rankings and Recommendations

Shotguns are among the most dominant firearms in Apex Legends. Significant adjustments have been made to these weapons following the launch of Apex Legends Season 22. With their impressive damage capabilities, shotguns now excel in close-range confrontations, making them the top choice for intense close-quarters battles.

This tier list for shotguns in Apex Legends Season 22 evaluates all available options in the game based on their performance within the current combat landscape. Additionally, this structured ranking will assist players in climbing the ranks during their competitive journey.

Below is a thorough breakdown of the shotgun tier list.

Shotgun Tier List for Apex Legends Season 22

Respawn Entertainment’s popular Battle Royale features four unique shotguns. While some excel in close-range skirmishes, others may fall short of expectations. Consequently, we have categorized these shotguns into three distinct tiers.

S-Tier: The elite shotguns that stand out as the best choices in Apex Legends Season 20.
A-Tier: Weapons in this tier provide impressive performance across various factors including damage and handling.
B-Tier: Players are generally advised to avoid equipping weapons in this section, but they can serve as temporary solutions until better options are found.

S Tier

Mozambique

The Mozambique takes the lead with its incredible prowess in close-quarters skirmishes, especially following the recent Akimbo update. With the ability to fire faster and a greater ammo capacity, combined with reliable damage output, this dual-wielding shotgun is formidable. When fully equipped with attachments, it can even be effective against enemies at mid-range.

The Hammerpoint Hop-up transforms the double Mozambique into a menacing weapon, enhancing its damage (effective only against the health pool). Players should keep an eye on care packages that appear on the map to acquire a fully equipped golden Akimbo Mozambique for maximum mayhem during matches.

A Tier

Mastiff

The Mastiff has also benefitted from some beneficial adjustments, making it a more reliable choice than before. When all pellets strike the target, it can effectively eliminate enemies with white shields in just two shots. With a tighter bullet spread, it excels in close-range firefights.

What’s more, players can utilize the Mastiff during reloads, making it advantageous in the last circles, especially when other shotguns have lengthy reload times. However, it struggles in medium-range encounters due to its wider horizontal spread.

Peacekeeper

The Peacekeeper caters mostly to skilled players, requiring a level of proficiency to wield effectively. It comes with a longer charge time to activate its choke ability. While capable of inflicting heavy damage, this weapon can be inconsistent with shots, potentially placing players in perilous situations. Landing all pellets can be challenging.

For those willing to take risks, the Peacekeeper can prove to be rewarding when paired with weapons that have swift swap animations to cover for its slow charge time.

B Tier

EVA-8

The EVA-8 can serve as a decent option in the early game due to its ability to quickly fire at close foes. However, it falls short in damage output and develops significant inaccuracy when used in automatic mode. If players find themselves with this weapon, it’s advisable to utilize it in burst shots rather than continuous firing.