The Bod Shotgun is a fearsome weapon known for its devastating close-range power and surprising versatility. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newcomer chasing the perfect roll, understanding its affix pool is essential to maximizing its potential. This guide breaks down every possible affix the Bod Shotgun can drop with, explains how they impact performance, and helps you identify the god roll for your playstyle.
Affixes, also known as perks or modifiers, are bonus attributes that randomly roll on weapons. For the Bod Shotgun, these can dramatically alter damage output, handling, reload speed, and even add elemental effects. Because the weapon draws from a fixed pool of affixes, knowing what to look for can save you hours of farming. Below we cover the complete list, organized by category, so you can make informed decisions.
Primary Damage Affixes
These affixes directly increase the Bod Shotgun’s raw damage or add a damage-over-time component. They are highly sought-after for both PvE and PvP content.
Killing Spree
After getting a kill, gain a stacking damage bonus (up to 3 stacks) for a short duration. The Bod Shotgun’s high burst damage synergizes well with this, allowing you to chain kills and maintain the buff. The bonus resets on reload, so pairing it with a deep mag size or auto-loading holster is ideal.
Rampage
Each kill increases weapon damage for a limited time. Stacks up to 3 times. Unlike Killing Spree, the timer refreshes with each kill. This makes Rampage more forgiving and excellent for clearing dense groups of enemies. A Rampage Bod Shotgun can clear entire rooms without needing to switch weapons.
Surrounded
Gain increased damage while three or more enemies are in close proximity. Given the shotgun’s effective range, you will often be surrounded naturally. This affix encourages aggressive play and rewards you for diving into the fray.
One-Two Punch
Hitting an enemy with every pellet from a shot triggers a massive melee damage increase for a short time. For punch-centric builds, this is a must-have. The Bod Shotgun’s tight pellet spread makes it easy to land all pellets, activating the perk consistently.
Elemental and Status Effect Affixes
Elemental damage turns the Bod Shotgun into a versatile tool against shielded enemies or for applying status effects. These affixes convert a portion of the weapon’s damage to an element.
Incendiary Rounds
Shots set enemies on fire, dealing damage over time and preventing health regeneration. Effective against flesh targets and adds a crowd-control element.
Cryo Payload
A portion of damage is dealt as cold, slowing and eventually freezing enemies. Frozen enemies take increased damage from critical hits, making follow-up shots even deadlier.
Shock Shells
Deal lightning damage with a chance to chain to nearby enemies. Excels against shielded foes and can briefly stun, interrupting attacks.
Toxic Slugs
Poisons targets, dealing damage over time that bypasses some armor. Excellent for bosses with high physical resistance.
Handling and Utility Affixes
Damage is not everything. A shotgun with poor handling can get you killed while you fumble to reload or swap weapons. These affixes improve quality of life and combat fluidity.
Quickdraw
Massively increases swap speed to this weapon. The Bod Shotgun becomes your panic button, instantly ready when an enemy closes the distance. Combos well with a long-range primary.
Auto-Loading Holster
After stowing the weapon for a few seconds, it automatically reloads. Perfect for a run-and-gun style where you frequently switch between weapons, allowing you to keep the pressure up without manual reloading.
Snap Shot Sights
Faster aim-down-sights (ADS) speed. While not as critical for hip-firing, quicker ADS tightens pellet spread more rapidly, improving effective range on the fly.
Field Prep
Increases ammo reserves and speeds up reload while crouching. The extra shells are always welcome, and the faster reload can be a lifesaver in prolonged fights.
Magazine and Ammo Affixes
The Bod Shotgun can roll with various magazine modifications that enhance sustainability and uptime. These affixes often fly under the radar but are crucial for high-level content.
Extended Mag
Increases magazine size by 2 shells. A simple but effective boost, reducing the frequency of reloads and increasing your overall damage window before needing to reload.
Tactical Mag
Provides a smaller magazine increase but also boosts reload speed. Offers a balanced approach for those who want efficiency without sacrificing too much handling.
Backup Plan
If a shell is chambered and the weapon is swapped to, the first shot deals bonus damage and has increased stagger. Rewards a hot-swapping playstyle and can catch aggressive enemies off guard.
Lead Storm
Firing from the hip increases fire rate progressively. The Bod Shotgun already excels at hip-fire; this turns it into a rapid-fire death machine at the cost of ammo efficiency.
Best Affix Combinations
Now that you know the possible affixes, the next step is combining them into a cohesive build. The Bod Shotgun can roll with one primary damage/utility perk and one magazine/elemental perk, plus a possible masterwork or exotic intrinsic.
PvE God Roll
For clearing mobs and bosses, look for Rampage or Surrounded paired with Extended Mag or Tactical Mag. The damage snowballs quickly, and you will rarely be caught reloading. If you prefer the melee style, One-Two Punch is irreplaceable.
PvP God Roll
In competitive play, consistent one-shot kills are king. Quickdraw combined with Snap Shot Sights gives lightning-fast response. Backup Plan can also shutdown shotgun rushers. Avoid ramp-up perks like Rampage, as you likely won’t get enough kills to stack them.
Elemental Specialist
For nightfall or raid content with elemental shields, an Incendiary Rounds or Shock Shells roll is invaluable. Pair with a reload speed perk to keep the element up on demand. The Bod Shotgun can cover multiple shield types if you farm a few elemental copies.
Where to Farm the Bod Shotgun
Obtaining the Bod Shotgun with perfect affixes requires persistence. The weapon drops from specific high-value targets in the Plague Zones, as well as from the final chest in the “Toxic Wasteland” dungeon. Higher difficulties increase the drop rate of the “Adept” version, which has an extra mod slot and improved stats. Weekly resets offer guaranteed drops from bounties, so check with the vendor often.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Bod Shotgun roll with both elemental and damage affixes?
No, affix slots are categorized. The first slot always pulls from the damage/utility pool, and the second from the elemental/magazine pool. You cannot have Rampage and Incendiary Rounds simultaneously unless one is the weapon’s intrinsic (some variants have built-in elemental damage).
What is the rarest affix for the Bod Shotgun?
One-Two Punch is statistically the rarest roll due to its lower weight in the random pool. Data from loot trackers suggests a roughly 2% chance per drop. Pair that with a specific second affix, and the odds drop below 0.5%.
Does the Bod Shotgun have any unique affix exclusive to it?
Yes, the “Scatterbrain” affix is exclusive. It causes killed enemies to explode in a burst of shrapnel that deals minor damage and staggers nearby foes. This only rolls on the Adept version from the master dungeon.
Is faster reload or larger magazine better for PvE?
Generally, larger magazine size provides smoother gameplay on the Bod Shotgun because you can eliminate more enemies between reloads. However, if you have other reload buffs (like from class abilities or armor mods), faster reload can free up an affix slot for something else.
How do I know if my roll is good?
A good roll aligns with your playstyle. If you find yourself dying while reloading, prioritize magazine or reload speed. If you want maximum burst, chase damage perks. Testing in the Tribute Hall or a similar controlled environment is the best way to evaluate.
