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The Pepper Shaker is a ranged weapon in Fallout 76, introduced in the Steel Reign update.

Characteristics[]

The Pepper Shaker is a heavy rotary barrel machine shotgun. It takes one second to spin up before it begins automatically firing shotgun blasts of eight projectiles. It counts as both a shotgun and heavy gun, and as such will benefit from any perk within each weapon class. Like all multi-projectile weapons, the outgoing damage is split between the number of projectiles. If the Pip-Boy damage is 200, each pellet will deal 25 damage. (If the single barrel was equipped, each pellet would do 12.5 damage.)

The Pepper Shaker uses shotgun shells by default, but can be modified to utilize fusion cells or plasma cartridges, both of which will also slightly increase the damage. The number of barrels may be customized as well, augmenting the fire rate, accuracy or even the number of projectiles. Additionally, it may be fitted with an upgraded gunner sight for improved control while firing down sights.

The Pepper Shaker is by far the best gun for crippling enemies, especially when equipped with the single barrel, which doubles the amount of projectiles fired at once. The hex barrel, which makes it fire much faster, is also useful. The Crippling legendary effect is effective for this reason; Explosive is also a great choice, though these were extremely rare before the patch and were only reintroduced with the Milepost Zero update.

Crafting[]

Level 35

Level 40

Level 45

Level 50

Weapon modifications[]

Barrel
ModEffectsDamage changeFire rate changeRequirementsResources
Dual+10%+20Plan Read plan to learn
Adhesive x5
Aluminum x11
Gear x11
Oil x7
Screw x8
Spring x8
Hex-10%+41Plan Read plan to learn
Adhesive x2
Gear x5
Oil x4
Screw x6
Spring x5
Steel x17
Single+8 projectilesPlan Read plan to learn
Adhesive x4
Gear x10
Oil x5
Screw x7
Spring x6
Steel x18
StandardKnown by default

Magazine
ModEffectsDamage changeRequirementsResources
LaserUses fusion cells+10 EnergyPlan Read plan to learn
Circuitry x6
Copper x9
Nuclear material x5
Rubber x8
Steel x17
PlasmaUses plasma cartridges+10 EnergyPlan Read plan to learn
Aluminum x6
Circuitry x6
Nuclear material x8
Rubber x7
StandardKnown by default

Sights
ModDescriptionAccuracy changeAP cost changeRequirementsResources
Gunner sight
(Tactical)
+10% Aim Speed
+15% Sighted Accuracy
+12-15%Plan Read plan to learn
Adhesive x3
Glass x2
Steel x8
StandardKnown by default

Paint
AppearanceNameDescriptionRequirementsResources
F76SR Pepper Shaker
Default AppearanceKnown by defaultNone

Locations[]

The Plan: Pepper Shaker is only obtainable as a rare reward from Grahm's Meat Cook. Once learned, it may be crafted at a weapons workbench, purchased from the Purveyor or rewarded as a Legendary drop.

Legendary effects[]

Available Legendary Effects
1 star
Anti-Armor Can dropAristocrat's Can dropAssassin's Can dropBerserker's Can dropBloodied Can drop
Executioner's Can dropExterminator's Can dropFurious Can dropGhoul Slayer's Can dropGourmand's Can drop
Hunter's Can dropInstigating Can dropJuggernaut's Can dropJunkie's Can dropMedic's Can drop
Mutant Slayer's Can dropMutant's Can dropNocturnal Can dropQuad Can dropStalker's Can drop
Suppressor's Can dropTroubleshooter's Can dropTwo Shot Can dropVampire Can dropZealot's Can drop
2 star2 star
Basher's Can dropCrippling Can dropExplosive Can't dropExplosive (Shotguns) Can't dropHitman's Can drop
Inertial Can dropLast Shot Can dropLucky Can dropRapid Can dropVATS Enhanced Can drop
3 star3 star3 star
Agility Can dropDurability Can dropGhost's Can dropLightweight Can dropLucky Can drop
Nimble Can dropPerception Can dropRapid Can dropResilient Can dropSteadfast Can drop
VATS Enhanced Can drop

Notes[]

  • The Pepper Shaker is player tradeable.
  • Players may encounter Daily Ops communist boss enemies armed with a variant of the Pepper Shaker, which fires 6 pellets per round, is equipped with the hex barrel set and has firing effects present only on weapons chambering .50 caliber balls.
  • The modifications plans for the Pepper Shaker may be purchased and learned prior to unlocking the weapon.
  • Shortly after being added to the game, Pepper Shakers were able to spawn with the Explosive legendary effect as a reward from ally quests due to a bug. These Pepper Shakers were by far the rarest legacies in the game, and were extremely sought after by many players before their duplication and later removal.

Behind the scenes[]

The Pepper Shaker was introduced in a patch for the Public Test Server on May 21, 2021.

Bugs[]

  • PCPC Xbox OneXbox One Playstation 4Playstation 4 The Pepper Shaker cannot drop from Legendary enemies, even if the plan is known.[verified]
  • PCPC Xbox OneXbox One Playstation 4Playstation 4 Damaging a target with the Pepper Shaker causes health rubberbanding.[verified]
  • PCPC Xbox OneXbox One Playstation 4Playstation 4 All barrel rotation animations and sound effects are out of sync with the fire rate.[verified]

Gallery[]

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