DB-12
AggressiveClose RangePump Action
In-game description
“A double-barrel, pump action shotgun allowing for a rapid follow-up shot before having to rechamber the next set of shells.”
Stats as of 1.4.1.0
| Damage | 89 |
| Rate of fire | 150 |
| Magazine | 16 |
Ratings
| Hipfire | 39 | |
| Precision | 6 | |
| Control | 10 | |
| Mobility | 62 |
Availability
| Signature Weapon | Any |
| Unlock | Season 1 Hardware 5 |
| Requirement | Get hipfire kills with Shotguns (35)Get Shotgun kills in a life (4) |
| Added in | 1.1.2.0 (California Resistance) |
Patch history
7 patch notes mentioning the DB-12, newest first. Each entry is the exact line from EA's Game Update notes.
1.4.1.0Jul 16, 2026balance
- Muzzle attachment indicator alignment has been improved when customising the DB-12 with no muzzle attachment equipped.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.4.1.0 in the balance log
1.3.1.0May 8, 2026balance
- Updated the ordering of Mastery Weapon Packages for the GRTCPS, M121 A2, VCR-2, Mini Scout, SOR-300SC, DB12, vz. 61, CZ3A1, and M257.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.1.0 in the balance log
1.2.3.0Apr 10, 2026weapons
- Corrected an issue on the DB-12 where certain attachments did not animate correctly during pump-action and reloads.
- Tweaked and retuned DB-12 animation tags to smooth transitions into and out of aiming down sights.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.3.0 in the balance log
1.2.2.0Mar 13, 2026weapons
- Adjusted DB-12 recoil values to align with intended performance.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.2.0 in the balance log
1.2.1.0Feb 13, 2026weapons
| Change | |
|---|---|
| DB-12 | Increased rate of fire and faster pump action to improve reliability in close-quarters combat. |
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.1.0 in the balance log
1.1.3.5Jan 16, 2026weapons
- Fixed an issue where the GRIM 1.50x optic on the DB-12 cost fewer loadout points than intended (15 instead of 25).
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.1.3.5 in the balance log