T2 semi-auto shotgun. Faster fire rate than Pump, larger mag, the late-wipe shotgun upgrade.
By Frozen · checked in-game on the live patch · Updated 3 July 2026
T2 semi-auto shotgun. Faster fire rate than Pump, larger mag, the late-wipe shotgun upgrade.
| Tier | T2 workbench |
|---|---|
| Ammo | 12 Gauge Buckshot / Slug / Incendiary |
| Magazine | 6 shells |
| RPM | ~120 (semi-auto) |
| Damage | ~140 buckshot at point blank (community-consensus) |
| Range | Short-medium (~15-25m) |
| Recoil | Manageable for shotgun standards |
| Acquisition | Craft at T2 workbench. Often loot-acquired earlier. |
The Spas-12 is the T2 upgrade to the Pump Shotgun — semi-automatic action means follow-up shots are much faster than the Pump's manual cycling. 6-shell magazine, slug-and-buckshot compatible, the de facto late-wipe shotgun for room-clearing and base defence.
Strong inside 15m, and being semi-auto you get quick follow-up shots if the first one misses. The Pump still hits harder per shot and is cheaper though — I'd run a Pump early and keep the Spas for base defence. Incendiary shells in it work well on defence.
— Frozen · playing on the live patch
Yes — meaningful upgrade over Pump Shotgun. Faster fire rate, slightly bigger mag. Most experienced players carry one as primary or backup.
M4 Shotgun is T3 / drop-only with significantly more damage and a fully-automatic option. Spas-12 is T2 / craftable. M4 is the apex but rare; Spas-12 is the standard.