Mozambique Shotgun
Pistol-class shotgun firing a triangular 3-pellet grouping with fast 180 RPM fire rate and 100% pistol mobility, lethal when equipped with Hammerpoint Rounds.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Pistol-class shotgun firing a triangular 3-pellet grouping with fast 180 RPM fire rate and 100% pistol mobility, lethal when equipped with Hammerpoint Rounds.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the Mozambique 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 | 1.00s (4 shots) | 4 shots |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 1.00s (4 shots) | 4 shots |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 1.33s (5 shots) | 5 shots |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.33s (5 shots) | 5 shots |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Light vertical kick.
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 Mozambique Shotgun, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Shotgun Bolt, Hammerpoint Rounds Hop-Up, 1x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with HAVOC or R-301 to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Mad Maggie, Lifeline.