What changed for Shotguns?

3 changes across 1 patch (May 12, 2026), newest first.

1. May 12, 2026VALORANT Patch 12.09Nerf 2Adjust 1Official notes ↗
   Nerf

   All platforms

   All shotguns are now less accurate while moving; run, walk, crouch-walk and jump accuracy is standardized across them.

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   All shotguns are now less accurate when moving

   • Run, walk, crouch-walk, and jump accuracy has been standardized across all shotguns
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   All platforms

   Crouching now gives shotguns a 15% accuracy multiplier, matching rifles.

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   Crouching now provides a 15% accuracy multiplier for shotguns, matching rifles

   Nerf

   All platforms

   Shotguns are much less accurate on ropes: spread rises from 0.075 to 0.75 standing still, from 0.09 to 1.5 walking and from 0.1 to 3.0 running.

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   Shotguns are now much less accurate while using ropes

   • Standing still: Accuracy reduced (spread increased from 0.075 >>> 0.75)
   • Walking: Accuracy reduced (spread increased from 0.09 >>> 1.5)
   • Running: Accuracy reduced (spread increased from 0.1 >>> 3.0)