Pump Shotgun - Classic Box Fighting Guide

The Weapon that Defined Fortnite

Since Chapter 1, Season 1, the Pump Shotgun has been the most iconic weapon in Fortnite. While it has been vaulted, unvaulted, and nerfed multiple times, the core philosophy remains the same: high risk, high reward. A perfect headshot can deal upwards of 185 to 200 damage, instantly eliminating a fully shielded opponent.

Mastering the Box Fight

In competitive Fortnite, you rarely take open 50/50 fights. The Pump Shotgun is the central tool of 'Box Fighting'. The strategy involves replacing an enemy's wall, editing a window or a peanut butter peek (top right triangle), taking a quick pump shot, and instantly resetting the edit before the enemy can fire back. This is known as the Edit-Shoot-Reset mechanic.

Right-Hand Peek Advantage

Because the camera in Fortnite sits over your right shoulder, you should always approach angles from the left, exposing only your gun while your body remains behind cover. When using the Pump Shotgun, abusing this right-hand peek ensures you can deal massive damage while taking zero damage in return. Never challenge an opponent using a left-hand peek.