Shotgun
Highest primary DPS at point-blank. On-hit jokers proc per pellet.
Shotgun is a weapon in Far Far West, occupying the primary slot. Highest primary DPS at point-blank. On-hit jokers proc per pellet. Stats: 6 damage per shot, 20 DPS, 10-round magazine, 82m effective range. Mastery levels 35 and 55 unlock the Rush Blast Joker and Overblast Joker. Community tier A.
Mastery Unlocks
Reach these weapon levels to unlock Unique jokers tied to Shotgun.
- Lv35View jokerRUSH BLASTFirst round of the magazine: perfect accuracy + extended range.
- Lv55View jokerOVERBLAST+1 pellet per round missing from the magazine.
Unique Jokers
Recommended joker pairings
Non-Unique jokers that consistently show up in community Shotgun builds — ranked by community tier and rarity. Pick from this pool to fill your 14-slot weapon budget after locking in the Unique mastery picks.
- CAMPERLegendary slot cost (5) — fits as the centerpiece pick on Shotgun.While stationary: 50% chance not to consume ammo.
- MACHINE GUNLegendary slot cost (5) — fits as the centerpiece pick on Shotgun.Per mission: +0.3% fire rate per 50 damage dealt.
- RICOCHETLegendary slot cost (5) — fits as the centerpiece pick on Shotgun.Bullets ricochet. 30% chance to auto-track a nearby enemy.
- SPEEDSTERLegendary slot cost (5) — fits as the centerpiece pick on Shotgun.More movespeed → more damage and fire rate.
- CONSUMERMythic 4-slot pillar — common in Shotgun builds.+20% weapon damage. Reload wastes any unused rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shotgun in Far Far West?
Shotgun is a primary weapon. Highest primary DPS at point-blank. On-hit jokers proc per pellet.
What does the Shotgun unlock at weapon mastery?
Level 35 unlocks Rush Blast Joker. Level 55 unlocks Overblast Joker. Both Unique jokers only equip on the Shotgun, so they're effectively the reward for committing to this weapon.
What is the Shotgun's DPS?
Public wiki figures list the Shotgun at 20 DPS (6 damage × every 0.3s). Treat the number as a relative comparison aid — actual in-mission damage shifts with jokers, weakspot hits, and elemental effects.
Numerical stats mirrored from the public wiki — descriptions rewritten in our voice. DPS values are the wiki's rounded figures, not in-game telemetry. The Quick Answer and FAQ above compose facts from this data; we do not playtest in-game.
Shotgun on farfarwest.wikily.gg