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Combat Skill
Shotguns
Handling skill for shotguns.
Effects Per Level
- +Increases reload speed by 0.4% per level, up to +20% at Elite
- +Increases weapon switching speed by 0.8% per level, up to +40% at Elite
- +Reduces weapon recoil by 0.3% per level, up to -15% at Elite
- +Improves weapon ergonomics by 0.2% per level, up to +10% at Elite
Elite Perk (Level 51)
- ★Steady aim for the first 3 seconds at any stamina level
- ★Doubles weapon mastery gain
How to Raise Shotguns
- •Land hits, reload, and cycle shotguns
- •Quest rewards: Night Sweep and Consolation Prize
Fastest Way to Level
- 1.Tube-fed shotguns count every shell loaded, so topping the tube up after each fight builds reload points quickly
- 2.Pairs perfectly with The Punisher Part 4 shotgun kills on Lighthouse
Remember the per-raid decay: gains slow sharply after 2 points in a raid and reset after 200 seconds without progress. The full system is explained on the skills hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Shotguns skill do in Tarkov?
Handling skill for shotguns. Key effects: increases reload speed by 0.4% per level, up to +20% at elite, and increases weapon switching speed by 0.8% per level, up to +40% at elite.
What is the fastest way to level Shotguns?
Tube-fed shotguns count every shell loaded, so topping the tube up after each fight builds reload points quickly Pairs perfectly with The Punisher Part 4 shotgun kills on Lighthouse
What is the Elite perk for Shotguns?
At level 51 (Elite): Steady aim for the first 3 seconds at any stamina level; Doubles weapon mastery gain.