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TheFortniteFortnitemares event has given us a horde of supernatural weapons — and the Wood Stake Shotgun is your sharpest tool to keep things in check. This specialized shotgun is anything but ordinary, offering precise, hit-scan accuracy with every stake it fires. If you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner vampire hunter, this weapon might just become your new best friend.
Knowing where to find and how to wield this powerhouse will make all the difference. But be warned — its unforgiving mechanics favor skilled marksmen, so aim carefully. Ready to sharpen your skills and make those monsters regret stepping into your path? Let’s dive into the details.
How To Get The Wood Stake Shotgun
To obtain this weapon, you can eitherdefeat Ultimate Carva at Brawler’s Patch, oryou can purchase it for600 Gold Bars. Two NPCs offer the shotgun:Brute, who can be foundnorthwest of the lakethat liesnorthwest of Sandy Steppes, andHope, located directly inSandy Steppes.
How To Use The Wood Stake Shotgun
To fire the Wood Stake Shotgun,hold the aim buttonto line up your shot, thenpress the shoot buttonto launch a wooden stake. Instead of firing multiple pellets, itshoots a single, precise stake.Additionally, the shotgun usesshellsas ammunition.
What sets the Wood Stake Shotgun apart from other shotguns in the game is itshit-scan functionality, meaning theshot lands instantlywithout travel time, making it deadly in the right hands.
This design emphasizes accuracy, especially at longer ranges, wherecareful aim rewards players.While it can be fired from the hip, the weapon’s poor hipfire performance makes aiming down sights essential. When aiming down sights, the stake’s trajectory is much tighter, significantly increasing its effectiveness.
Fortunately, the Wood Stake Shotgun allows you to reload while aiming down sights, keeping you in the fight without sacrificing accuracy or visibility.
