As I storm through the crumbling buildings of Erangel with my squadmates screaming in comms, one truth remains unchanged since 2024: shotguns still dictate close-quarter warfare in PUBG Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India. While meta shifts constantly plague other weapon categories, these brutal close-range kings continue rewriting battle royale physics with every trigger pull. Let me walk you through the five thundersticks that’ve shaped my chicken dinners this season.

1. S12K: The Urban Annihilator

When the blue zone pushes us into Pochinki's concrete jungle, my fingers instinctively reach for this gas-powered beast. The S12K's secret sauce? It laughs at traditional shotgun limitations. Semi-auto fire meets AR-level customization - I've run everything from 6x scopes (don't @ me) to laser sights for hip-fire madness during hot drops.

  • Pro Tip: Pair with SMG extended quickdraw mags for 10-round spray parties

  • 2025 Twist: New bullet loops attachment speeds reloads by 15%

  • My Setup: Red dot + Compensator + Vertical Grip (yes, grips work now!)

2. DBS: The Ambush Artist

This double-barrel menace got buffed last season, and holy hell does it show. I've watched level 3 helmets disintegrate mid-air as parachuters land on my rooftop. The DBS isn't just a weapon - it's psychological warfare. That distinct click-clack reload sound? Pure terror in final circles.

Why It Slaps in 2025

  • Hip-fire spread tightened by 20%

  • New ammo type: Flechette rounds pierce through thin walls

  • Perfect for new 8v8 Warehouse mode chaos

3. S686: The OG Shotgunner's Choice

Two shots. One chance. This beautiful over-under relic from PUBG's dawn still drops enemies faster than you can say "pump fake." I keep it as my secondary when running DMRs - nothing resolves a rushing SMG player like instant 200HP deletion.

2025 Viability Checklist

✅ Still one-taps through lvl 2 vests

✅ New quick-switch mechanic between barrels

❌ Still punishable if you whiff shots

4. S1897: The Rhythm Master

Don't let the pump-action fool you - this isn't your granddad's shotgun. The latest balance patch gave it a musical cadence: ka-chunk...BOOM...ka-chunk...BOOM. I've developed muscle memory for tactical reloads between pushes. Pro move: Bait enemies with single shell reload sounds to provoke rushed pushes.

Attachment Priorities

  1. Duckbill (horizontal spread for doorway defense)

  2. Extended Stock (faster ADS after pumping)

  3. Choke (when playing mid-range peek battles)

5. NS2000: The Shape-Shifter

This Frankenstein monster of a shotgun got me through last season's ranked grind. Being able to ADS-snipe with slugs at 50m then hip-fire delete rushers makes it the Swiss Army knife of close combat. Rumor has it Krafton's testing an underbarrel grenade launcher attachment - if true, the NS2000 meta could go nuclear.

Slug vs Pellet Breakdown

Mode Effective Range DPS Best Scenario
Slug 15-80m 158 Window peeks
Pellet 0-20m 224 Staircase ambushes

The Future of Boomsticks

As I stare at the evolving meta, part of me hopes Krafton leans harder into shotgun customization. Imagine:

🔥 Modular choke systems altering pellet patterns

💥 Incendiary rounds for area denial

🎯 Smart slugs with minor tracking capabilities

But until then, these five kings of close-quarters combat remain my trusted partners in crime. Whether you're holding the infamous School bathrooms or making final circle plays in Livik's ice fields, remember - shotguns aren't just weapons. They're statements.

Drop hot, shoot faster, and let the chicken dinners rain. 🍗💥