The EVA-8 Shotgun, also known as the EVA-8, EVA, or EVA-8 Auto, is an automatic shotgun that appears in Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Titanfall Online, Apex Legends and Apex Legends Mobile.
History[]
The weapon was developed from the ground up by Wonyeon Interstellar to provide the IMC Orbital Guard Raiding Parties (aka Shipwreckers) with devastating CQB firepower. The EVA-8 has also been widely used by the Frontier Militia and Badlands Pirates, often acquiring the weapons by raiding remote supply convoys to the Outer Colonies. When in need of massive firepower during first contact, Pilots look no further than the EVA-8.[1]
Design and Performance[]
The EVA-8 Shotgun is an autoloading shotgun that deals great damage up close. It has an "8" shaped pellet spread, hence the name "EVA-8". The shells used are double O 12 gauge shells. Design-wise, it seems to be a futuristic version of the SPAS-12. As it is a shotgun, it falls off at mid-range.
It comes with an ergonomic grip, a drum magazine, and a charging handle for when a player needs to reload.
Field notes[]
- Don't aim down sights using this weapon, because the iron sights are very visually obstructing and the spread is no different from hipfiring. You also get slowed down by aiming down sights.
- Aim at the body, because the damage difference between the head and the body is negligible.
- Up close, nothing can compare to this weapon. Getting caught mid- to long-range with this weapon is asking to die. Best way to play with this weapon is to stay inside the buildings with the highest amounts of traffic and force the close-range battle. If you are forced out into the open, stay on the move and use parkour whenever possible to make yourself more difficult to hit.
- (Titanfall) Use this weapon up close, as the damage drops off significantly if used further away.
- (Titanfall) The EVA-8 Shotgun is all about being close to the opponent. When engaged by enemy Pilots at medium or long range, don't bother trying to fight back. Instead, retreat and look for a way to take the fight to close range. A great way to draw enemy Pilots to come to you is to shoot at minions, or even shoot randomly with your pistol, to give away your position on the mini-map and bait them in. They will come around the corner and be surprised when you are waiting for them with the ultimate close-range weapon.
- (Titanfall) This weapon makes quick work of minions. However, be careful not to waste your entire magazine in case there are nearby enemy Pilots.
- (Titanfall) Leadwall or Suppressor are handy mods for this weapon. The Suppressor lowers the damage to the point where it takes two shots to kill a pilot but lowers the distinctive sound and keeps the player off the mini-map. With the Leadwall mod, the shotgun's pellet spread is increased but the number of pellets remains the same. This means that the player is more likely to hit their target, but is not likely to kill in the first shot. If you find yourself running low on ammo, consider using the High-Capacity Drum, which adds three more rounds.
- (Titanfall) All Tactical Abilities work well with the EVA-8. Stim will allow you to close the distance between you and enemy Pilots, maximizing your 1 hit kill potential. Cloak can be paired with the suppressor for a stealth build, allowing you to sneak up on the enemy. Active Radar Pulse is extremely useful inside building interiors, where the power of the EVA-8, combined with the ability to see any uncloaked enemies will allow you to massacre anyone foolish enough to engage you.
- (Titanfall) Kit-wise, the Quick Reload Kit can help reduce the risk of being caught dry in the middle of a firefight, while the Enhanced Parkour Kit or the Stealth Kit can greatly improve mobility when ambushing. The Power Cell can be worthwhile if you want to use your Tactical Ability more often. Sadly, the Run N Gun Kit has no effect on this weapon.
- (Titanfall) This is an ideal weapon for Hardpoint Domination matches for those who like to defend hardpoints. This along with Cloak and the Arc Mine make a very deadly combination in any Hardpoint match.
- (Apex Legends) Always ask for a shotgun bolt if you have this. The firerate of the EVA goes up dramatically if you get a Level 3 Shotgun bolt
- (Apex Legends) Use the Double Tap Trigger in spaces with lots of cover, as the burst damage is significant.
Strengths[]
- (Titanfall) One-shot kill
- (Titanfall) Fast fire rate when amped
- (Titanfall 2/Apex Legends) fast fire rate
- (Apex Legends) becomes a bullet hose with a Level 3 Shotgun Bolt
Weaknesses[]
- (Titanfall) damage falls off significantly if you're not very close to enemies
- (Titanfall 2) weaker damage than the Mastiff
- (Apex Legends) unable to two-shot kill opponents
- (Apex Legends) Double Tap Trigger slows the firerate down significantly
Titanfall[]
| “ | The EVA-8 is a semi-automatic shotgun, originally designed for extra-vehicular activity, both in conventional and in exo-atmospheric conditions.
— In-game description.
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The EVA-8 debuts in Titanfall as a semi-automatic shotgun. It is a one-shot kill weapon, given that a player remains very close to their target.
Weapon Attachments[]
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Iron Sights | Factory issue gunsights are cheap and reliable, but visibility through them can be somewhat limited. | Default Weapon Sight |
Weapon Mods[]
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High-Capacity Drum | This mod increases the ammo capacity of the weapon, making it so you don't have to reload as often. | Machine War (II) Challenge: Kill 25 Spectres |
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Suppressor | This mod reduces the firing noise and muzzle flash of the weapon, making it ideal for taking your enemies by surprise. | If It Moves... (II) Challenge: Kill 25 Enemies |
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Leadwall | This mod increases the spread of the weapon, causing it to disperse its pellets over a larger area. It is ideal for attacking targets that are bunched up near each other. | Top Gun (II) Challenge: Kill 15 Pilot(s) |
Challenges[]
Reaching any tier of any EVA-8 challenge will award an Amped EVA-8 Burn Card and some XP.
- If It Moves... - Reaching level 2 of this challenge will award the Suppressor mod.
- Top Gun - Completing level 2 of this challenge will award the Leadwall mod.
- Machine War - Completing level 2 of this challenge will award the High-Capacity Drum mod.
- The Expendables - This challenge only awards XP and Amped EVA Burn Cards.
- This Is My Weapon - This challenge only awards XP and Amped EVA Burn Cards.
Titanfall 2[]
The EVA-8, now rebranded the EVA-8 Auto, reappears in Titanfall 2.[2] Unlike it's Titanfall predecessor, it is now fully automatic, and will continuously fire as long as the trigger is held down - similar to the Amped EVA-8. It is unlocked at Level 8 (or can be bought for 100 Credits). Getting the EVA-8 Auto to Generation 2.9 will unlock the Worse For Wear Banner (with 3.9 and 4.9 unlocking the FIRE and GOLD variants, respectively) while getting the weapon to level 20 will unlock the Ask Again Later Patch.
Weapon Mods[]
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Increases ammo capacity. | ||
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Shoot while sprinting. | ||
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Faster reload. | ||
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Fast transition into aiming down the sights. | ||
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Faster transition when switching to this weapon. | ||
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Pilot kills increase Tactical availability (Faster cooldown). |
Weapon Attachments[]
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Stock sights. | ||
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Holographic gunsight. | ||
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Enhanced zoom scope. | ||
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Makes enemies easy to spot by applying an AR overlay to them. Warning: Disables extra mod slot. | ||
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Attachment that displays lifetime weapon XP count for the weapon. |
Titanfall Online[]
The EVA-8 was supposed to also see a release in Titanfall Online, and presumably it would have been similar to its Titanfall iteration due to the game having its elements lended from Titanfall.
Apex Legends[]
| “ | With the kick of a shotgun but a higher fire rate than the competition, the EVA-8 is an asset in close - quarters engagements against multiple or highly mobile targets. The EVA-8 was a mainstay during the Frontier War, where one was bound to make an appearance in almost all Pilot - to - Pilot engagements. However, the EVA-8 is also useful for civilians and ground troops, due to the forgiving nature of its firing pattern compared to other shotguns.
— In-game description.
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The EVA-8 makes its appearance once again in Apex Legends. It is the fastest firing shotgun, and its higher fire rate compensates for the lack of range, as well as lower damage compared to the Peacekeeper which has the capability of two-shotting opponents up to Level 2 armor (and leaving enemies with better armor with less than 30 HP). Unlike its predecessors, the fire rate can be modified with Shotgun Bolts. The EVA-8 also stands out from other Shotguns of its class as it's the only one capable of using the Stock attachment that boosts its reload times as well as draw/holster time.
Attachments[]
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Attachment that increases rate of fire | |
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Improves view while ads | |
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Allows for faster reloads, weapon switches, draws and holsters. | |
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Enables a second option on the EVA-8 that allows for a two round burst. In exchange, the fire rate will be lowered. One can still hold the trigger for another burst. |
Arenas[]
| Purchasing | Base | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
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| Upgrade | 150 | 150 | 250 | 300 |
| Total | 300 | 550 | 850 |
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Weapon skins[]
- Main article: EVA-8 Shotgun/Customization
Apex Legends Mobile[]
The EVA-8 returns once again in Apex Legends Mobile with a similar design to its previous iteration. It is now a Supply Drop Weapon. Like others, it runs on limited shotgun shells that don't take up inventory space. It cannot be found on the ground, and can only be found in Care Packages that drop periodically throughout a match.
Weapon attachments[]
The EVA-8 comes with the maxxed out version of the following (alongside a Threat Scope.
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Attachment that increases rate of fire | |
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Improves view while ads | |
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Enables a second option on the EVA-8 that allows for a two round burst. In exchange, the fire rate will be lowered. One can still hold the trigger for another burst. |
Weapon skins[]
- Main article: EVA-8 Shotgun/Customization
Update history[]
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Behind the scenes[]
- The Titanfall 2/Apex Legends iteration of the EVA-8 was designed by Ryan Lastimosa.
Appearances[]
Gallery[]
Images[]
Trivia[]
- Despite the fact that it has a drum magazine, it has an oddly small magazine size compared to the size of the drum. This is likely a gameplay concession and not representative of its in-universe usage.
- The weapon has a charging handle similar to the G2A4 Rifle, however the Pilot pumps the shotgun after an empty reload. The inclusion of both a pump and charging handle is similar to the real-world Franchi SPAS-15 or SPAS-12, both of which are capable of semiautomatic and pump action fire. As semiautomatic shotguns often have trouble cycling various specialty rounds, it's likely that this function was included on the EVA-8 to allow it to fire a wider array of ammunition.
References[]
- ↑ Titanfall 2 concept art - EVA-8 Shotgun (File link)
- ↑ Titanfall 2 EXCLUSIVE 4 Minutes of Multiplayer Gameplay!
| Weapons of Titanfall | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Weapons | Primary | R-101C Carbine • Hemlok BF-R • G2A4 Rifle • EVA-8 Shotgun • R-97 Compact SMG • C.A.R. SMG • Spitfire LMG • Longbow-DMR Sniper • Kraber-AP Sniper • Smart Pistol MK5 |
| Sidearms | B3 Wingman • Hammond P2011 • RE-45 Autopistol | |
| Anti-Titan | Sidewinder • Archer Heavy Rocket • Mag Launcher • Charge Rifle | |
| Titan Weapons | XO-16 Chaingun • 40mm Cannon • Quad Rocket • Arc Cannon • Triple Threat • Plasma Railgun | |
| Other/Cut Weapons | Avenger • Gibber • Smart Cannon | |