title: "Super 90 — Semi-Auto Shotgun Build Guide & Stats (TU22.1)" description: "Super 90 semi-auto shotgun guide for The Division 2: damage, RPM, builds, talents, and how it compares to pump and full-auto shotguns." weapon: "Super 90" class: "Shotgun" subtype: "Semi-Auto" baseDamage: 60000 rpm: 130 mag: 8 reload: 1.9 headshotMultiplier: 1.5 updated: "2026-04-25" patch: "TU22.1"
At a Glance
The Super 90 is the bridge between the pump shotguns and the full-auto family. It carries an eight-round magazine, fires at 130 RPM in a semi-auto trigger, and trades the per-shell damage of an M870 for the ability to chain shots without a pump animation. For agents who like the feel of a pump but find themselves losing fights because of the slow follow-up shot, the Super 90 is the natural upgrade.
In TU22.1 the Super 90 is a respected mid-tier pickup. It is not the meta DPS choice — that title still belongs to the AA-12 — but it is consistently one of the most pleasant shotguns to actually use. The recoil is manageable, the reload is quick, and the spread cone is tight enough that you can score real damage at the awkward 8–12 meter range where pumps and sawed-offs start to collapse.
If you are tired of the pump animation lock and not yet ready to commit to a full-auto shotgun build, the Super 90 is exactly where you should be looking.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Damage | 60,000 |
| Rounds Per Minute | 130 |
| Magazine | 8 |
| Reload Time | 1.9 s |
| Headshot Multiplier | x1.5 |
| Optimal Range | 0–12 m |
| Damage Falloff Start | 8 m |
| Damage Falloff End | 25 m |
The 60k base damage is lower than both pump options but the 130 RPM more than makes up for it on raw DPS. The Super 90 actually sits second in the shotgun family for sustained DPS against a single target, behind only the AA-12 and ahead of the M870, the SPAS, and the ACS-12.
The eight-round magazine is the largest in the semi-auto and pump bracket combined. That number matters more than it sounds: with Pummel or Optimist, you can clear two or three reds without ever reloading, which is the kind of forgiving uptime that pump shotguns simply do not offer.
The 1.9-second reload is marginally slower than the pumps but is offset by the larger magazine. Headshot multiplier of x1.5 is standard for the family.
Talent
The Super 90 rolls from the standard base-shotgun talent pool. Best-in-slot picks are:
- Pummel — kills refresh the magazine and grant +20% weapon damage for 10 seconds.
- Optimist — weapon damage increases by 1% for every missing round in the magazine.
- Lucky Shot — magazine capacity increased by 50%, weapon handling improved.
Pummel is the meta pick for almost every shotgun in the game and the Super 90 is no exception. Optimist actually works on the Super 90 in a way it does not on pumps because the eight-round magazine gives you enough headroom to stack damage before reloading becomes a problem. Lucky Shot is a niche pick for builds that want a 12-round Super 90 magazine for sheer sustained DPS.
Top Builds
Heartbreaker Super 90
Heartbreaker chest scales weapon damage with hits taken while ammo is in the magazine. The Super 90's eight-round mag and Pummel-refresh synergy mean you can keep stacks alive almost indefinitely. Add Picaro's Holster and Fox's Prayer for the standard talent stack, and the Super 90 will outperform an M870 on sustained DPS while losing only slightly on per-shot kill potential.
Strega Glass Cannon Super 90
Strega backpack is signature for shotguns and the Super 90 benefits from the explosive-ammo damage triple while keeping its semi-auto trigger speed. Glass Cannon makes one-shotting reds realistic out to 10 meters, which is further than the M870 can manage.
Striker Super 90
Six-piece Striker with the Super 90 stacks faster than any other shotgun build because the eight pellets per shot multiply by the 130 RPM trigger speed. You can max Striker stacks in a single magazine and keep them indefinitely with Pummel. This is the most forgiving solo Heroic shotgun build in 2026.
PvE-PvP
In PvE the Super 90 is one of the most flexible shotguns. It is not the highest single-shot damage and not the highest sustained DPS, but it sits in the top three for both, and the eight-round magazine plus 130 RPM means it handles awkward situations — multiple reds, surprise yellows, mid-range engagements — better than any other shotgun in the game.
In PvP the Super 90 is a sleeper pick. The Boomstick gets all the attention but the Super 90 actually performs better in extended Conflict 1v1s because the eight rounds give you the option to chase a fleeing opponent. Aim for the upper chest. PvP normalization caps shotgun damage scaling but the Super 90's faster trigger speed lets you land more pellets before the target rolls behind cover.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Eight-round magazine is the largest in the pump/semi-auto bracket
- 130 RPM gives strong sustained DPS
- Tight spread cone for the family
- Excellent at the awkward 8–12 m range
- Pairs cleanly with Heartbreaker, Strega, and Striker
Cons
- Lower per-shot damage than pump shotguns
- Slightly slower reload than the pumps
- Outclassed by AA-12 on pure boss DPS
- No exotic variant
- Recoil management requires practice on consoles
FAQ
Is the Super 90 better than the M870 Express? For sustained DPS, yes. For per-shot one-shot potential, no. The Super 90 wins extended fights and the M870 wins instant-kill scenarios.
What is the best talent for the Super 90? Pummel for almost every build. Optimist is a strong second choice on the eight-round magazine because the damage stacks have time to build before you reload.
Can the Super 90 one-shot reds? On Challenging difficulty, yes, with most decent builds. On Heroic, you will need Glass Cannon, Strega, or a fully buffed Heartbreaker to consistently one-shot reds. Without those force multipliers, expect a strong wound or a kill on a clean headshot.
Is the Super 90 viable in PvP? Yes, more than people realize. It is not the burst-damage choice — that is the Boomstick — but it has the best uptime of any shotgun in the Dark Zone, which matters when fights extend past five seconds.
Closing
The Super 90 is the shotgun for agents who care about consistency. It does not win highlight reels with one-shot kills the way an M870 does, and it does not produce the blender-style room clears of an AA-12, but it loses fewer fights than either of them. The eight-round magazine, the 130 RPM trigger speed, and the manageable recoil profile combine into a weapon that simply works.
In 2026 the Super 90 sits in the upper-middle tier of shotguns. It is not the strongest pickup in the family but it is the most reliable, and on a build like Heartbreaker or Striker it can outperform every other base shotgun in sustained scenarios. If you have not given it a real run since the TU21 pellet-damage adjustments, it is worth pulling out of storage and rolling Pummel on it.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-25 · TU22.1 · Verified vs in-game