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"Extreme stopping power, good mobility, and the low rate of fire you expect from a pump-action shotgun. Get up close and don't miss."
— In-game Description


The M870 is a shotgun in XDefiant.

Overview[]

The M870 has 12 pellets per shell. The M870 is unlocked by default.

Attachments[]

Attachments
Muzzle

Light Suppressor
Level 8

Muzzle Booster
Level 13

Barrel Extender
Level 18

Muzzle Brake
Level 22

Compensator
Level 25

Suppressor
Level 32
Barrel

Recon Barrel
Level 3

Stabilizing Barrel
Level 9

Choke
Level 15

Chrome-Lined Barrel
Level 20

Heavy Barrel
Level 23

Stealth Barrel
Level 26

Lightweight Barrel
Level 33

Rapid Fire Barrel
Level 36
Front Rail

Superlight Grip
Level 4

Angled Grip
Level 10

Vertical Grip
Level 14

Tactical Grip
Level 19

Small Vertical Grip
Level 24

PEQ-15 Laser
Level 28

Hand Stop
Level 30

Leather-Wrapped Foregrip
Level 34

Pistol Grip
Level 37
Optics

Reflex Sight
Level 2

Holographic Sight
Level 6

3.0x Scope
Level 11
Magazine

Extended Mag Tube
Level 38
Rear Grip

Heavy Grip
Level 5

Fabric Grip
Level 12

Leather-Wrapped Grip
Level 17

Grip Tape
Level 21

Lightweight Grip
Level 27

Quick Draw Grip
Level 31
Stock

Padded Stock
Level 7

Precision Stock
Level 16

Reinforced Stock
Level 29

Lightweight Stock
Level 35

Skins[]

Weapon Skins
Skin Description Unlocked

Base
- Default

Avalanche
You'll shoot and you'll soar where eagles dare with this alpine firearm treatment. Season 1 Battle Pass Tier 16

Cobalt
This bold metallic coating jazzes up the humdrum frame of any firearm. Closed Beta Rewards Track Tier 3

Eruption
Earth and fire mix in this molten gun-stock pattern. Playing XDefiant within 48 hours after Ubisoft Forward 2024.[1]

Firestorm
Sling the hottest of hot lead with this molten shotgun powered by geological forces. Friend Referral Program Tier 10

Monstrosity
Red-eyed monsters are hardly the only terrifying thing about this pump-action powerhouse. 800

Morganite
Go from gunmetal drab to fab with this gemstone-inspired disruption pattern. Preseason Twitch Drops Week 3

Shamrock
Invoking luck, growth, and cold hard cash, this weapon skin is the envy of every enemy. Season 1 Twitch Drops Month 1

Violet
The deep-purple power color here might intimidate foes more than your marksmanship. Open Session Twitch Drops

Wild Card
This powerhouse shotgun has stopping power in spades. Nightmare Scenario Bundle
800

Bronze
Unlocked at Weapon Level 100. Weapon Level 100

Silver
Unlocked at Weapon Level 150. Weapon Level 150

Gold
Unlocked at Weapon Level 200. Weapon Level 200

Titanium Violet
Unlocked at Weapon Level 300 Weapon Level 300

Titanium Azure
Unlocked at Weapon Level 350 Weapon Level 350

Titanium Prisma
Unlocked at Weapon Level 400 Weapon Level 400

Pyroclastic
Unlocked at Weapon Level 500 Weapon Level 500

AND

Weapon Level 400 with:
2 Assault Rifles
4 Submachine Guns
3 Shotguns
3 Light Machine Guns
2 Marksman Rifles
2 Sniper Rifles
5 Secondary Weapons

Patch Notes[]

September 25th, 2024
  • M870: Corrected a timing issue on the M870 shotgun so spent shell casings eject when the slide is racked back rather than when the player fires, which is purely a cosmetic matter but, hey, it's the little things.

July 31st, 2024 Patch

  • It's an extravaganza of shotgun balancing. Here's the nitty-gritty of each weapon's tuning:
    • M870
      • Short range increased from 10m to 13m.
      • Medium range increased from 15m to 18m.
      • Sprint Out Time (sprint-to-shoot time) reduced from 250ms to 200ms.
      • Hipfire spread range reduced roughly 10 percent from 3.4-4.0 to 3.0-3.6 degrees.
      • Aim spread range reduced roughly 18 percent from 2.55-3.0 to 2.0-2.6 degrees.
      • Crouch hipfire spread range reduced from 2.89-3.4 to 2.7-3.2 degrees.
      • Crouch aim spread range reduced from 2.55-3.0 to 2.0-2.6 degrees.
      • Crouch slide, in air, and mantle hipfire spread reduced by 40 percent from 9.0-13.5 to 5.0-9.0 degrees.
      • Crouch slide, in air, and mantle aim spread range reduced from 3.4-3.4 to 2.5-3.0 degrees.

Trivia[]

  • The HUD icon for the M870 has the front sling hook unfolded.
  • A green glowstick is taped to the left side of the receiver.
  • Prior to an unknown update, the M870 had several engravings that have since been removed.
    • "2181678" is engraved on the left side of the barrel and the right side of the receiver.
    • "M-870 235 0-2" is engraved next to the green glowstick.
  • "FA-12" in red marking is written on the left side of the stock.
  • The M870 and its 12x70mm shell is carried by the player during the Pump Action Player Animation.

References[]