The new Halloween events comes to Fortnite, players have access to experience new Fortntemares quests and items in Fortnitemares 2023. Some players are curious of the addition of new weapons in the game. Like the Wood Stake Shotgun, they are willing to know how to obtain it in Fortnite. Players can use Cheap Fortnite V-BUCKS to get the new weapon or character skins for characters in the game shop.

Where to Find the Wood Stake Shotgun in Fortnite

The Wood Stake Shotgun is not a hard weapon to find, as players have a random chance of finding it as floor loot, in chests, or holo-chests. The Wood Stake shotgun comes in Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities. Players can purchase an Epic Wood Stake Shotgun for 250 Gold Bars from the Joni the Red at Kenjutsu Crossing, an NPC in Chapter 4, Season 4.

There’s also a Mythic version of the gun called the High Stake’s Shotgun. There’s a chance players can obtain the High Stake’s Shotgun by killing Revenant Kado Thorne. The weapon itself features bolstered stats. The Wood Stake Shotgun feels very much like the classic Heavy from past Fortnite seasons, and since it fires Wood Stakes, there’s little damage drop-off, and 4 pieces of ammunition in a magazine.

Wood Stake Shotgun Stats in Fortnite

The Wood Stake Shotgun will have the following stats for the Rare (Blue) rarity:

Damage – 92

Headshot Damage – 161

Magazine Size – 4

Fire Rate – 1.3

Reload Time – 4.275

Unfortunately, the new Wood Stake Shotgun will likely only stay in the game until the end of Season 4. In addition, one of the upcoming challenges will require Fortnite players to hit 10 headshots with the Wood Stake Shotgun for 15,000 XP. You must also obtain five eliminations with the Shotgun or the Pumpkin launcher in another challenge.

How to Use the Wood Stake Shotgun in Fortnite

Once you get your hands on a Wood Stake Shotgun, you will soon realize you can use it as you would any other shotgun to take down your enemies.

The gun has proven to be effective at close range similar to any shotgun. Although it was designed to defeat vampires whose weakness is wooden stakes, it is also effective against enemy players.

The stats for the shotgun shows that it certainly packs a punch in terms of damage, with a mag size of 4 shots. So, look out and make every shot count. If you’re lucky to find a Mythic version called the High Stakes’ Shotgun, every stat gets a boost apart from the fire rate and magazine which still remains the same.

Mastering the Wood Stake Shotgun

While the Wood Stake Shotgun is powerful, mastering it requires practice. Here are some tips to optimize its use:

Close-Quarter Combat: This shotgun excels in close-range battles. Ensure you’re close to your target to inflict maximum damage.

Aim for the Head: Like all shotguns, headshots with the Wood Stake Shotgun deal devastating damage. Aim high and watch your enemies drop.

Beware of the Reload Time: The Wood Stake Shotgun has a slightly longer reload time. Always be prepared and ensure you’re in a safe spot before reloading.

If you are fond of experiencing new weapons in Fortnite Fortnitemare 2023, you can try to find them in the process of match. And we hope that you can enjoy playing with the great weapon. Players can Buy Fortnite V-BUCKS to unlock the latest cosmetics items for characters in the game shop.