Mastiff Shotgun
Semi-automatic shotgun firing an 8-pellet horizontal line spread that constricts when aiming down sights, guaranteeing high damage against center-mass targets.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Semi-automatic shotgun firing an 8-pellet horizontal line spread that constricts when aiming down sights, guaranteeing high damage against center-mass targets.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the Mastiff Shotgun across all four standard shield tiers in competitive Apex Legends:
| Target Armor Tier | Total Effective HP | Time to Kill (TTK) | Body Hits Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Shield (Tier 1) | 150 HP | 0.91s (2 shots) | 2 shots |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 0.91s (2 shots) | 2 shots |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 1.82s (3 shots) | 3 shots |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.82s (3 shots) | 3 shots |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Smooth upward kick, quick re-center.
In the Source engine underlying Apex Legends, engaging targets at an angular crosshair speed of 3.7 degrees per second or greater triggers Recoil Smoothing. When tracking strafing enemies between 20 and 45 meters with the Mastiff Shotgun, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Shotgun Bolt, Standard Stock, 1x-2x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with R-301 or Nemesis to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Mad Maggie, Conduit, Bangalore.