M26 Matter

M26 Matter Sideview.png
M26 Matter
Weapon Quote
“A light and compact pump-action shotgun that uses box magazines.”
Profile
BuildLight
TypeShotgun
PriceVRicon.png 1,600
Damage
Body11×11
Min Falloff15m - ?%
Max Falloff25m - 64%
Technical
RPM85
DPS?
Magazine8
Empty Reload2.45s
Tactical Reload2.05s


The M26 Matter is a Light class bolt-action shotgun that is magazine fed, desgined to deal high damage at close range.

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Usage

The M26 Matter can be selected as the weapon of any Light build loadout.

The trigger can be pulled to fire a spread of pellets that each deal a small amount of damage. The weapon does not deal additional damage on headshots. Aiming down sights does not decrease the M26 Matter's pellet spread, but the weapon keeps a stable accuracy when moving and going airborne.

The weapon automatically reloads when its magazine is empty, or the user can do a tactical reload before this point. The user has unlimited spare ammunition.

Controls PC PS XBox Key
Equip M26 Matter
1
 
Y
Weapon
Fire shot (Tap)
 
R2
RT
Primary fire
Aim down sights (Hold)
 
L2
LT
Secondary fire
Tactical reload
R
X
Reload

Stats

Damage Profile

Build HP Shots to kill Time to kill (Body)
Light 150 2 0.71
Medium 250 3 1.41
Heavy 350 3 1.41
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Attachments

The M26 Matter comes equipped with Iron Sights by default with the Compact Reflector sight available to unlock.

Image Name Magnification Description Cost In-Game
Epic IRON SIGHTS-Sight.png IRON SIGHTS 1x Standard issue; simple but effective. Free Iron Sights Example-Square.png
Epic COMPACT REFLECTOR-Sight.png COMPACT REFLECTOR 1x Enclosed illuminated reticle for easier target acquisition. VRicon.png 800 Compact Reflector Example-Square.png

Properties

Weapon

FeatIcon Ranged.png Ranged — Strikes targets by aiming and firing at them from a distance.

FeatIcon Single Fire.png Single Fire — Fires once when the trigger is pulled. The trigger must be released before firing again.

FeatIcon Multi-Shot.png Multi-Shot — Releases multiple rounds at the same time with each shot, each dealing minor damage.

FeatIcon Stable Accuracy.png Stable Accuracy — Keeps a stable accuracy (pellet spread), even while moving and going airborne.

FeatIcon Full Reload.png Full Reload — Replaces the entire magazine in one animation on reload.

FeatIcon Aim Down Sights.png No Aiming Down Sights — Has iron sights, but using them does not affect accuracy (pellet spread).


Bullet

FeatIcon Hitscan.png Hitscan — Travels in a straight line, meaning there is no bullet drop. The direction will deviate from the crosshairs depending on accuracy.

FeatIcon Minor Structure Damage.png Minor Structure Damage — Damages structures. Takes a very long time to break a concrete wall.

FeatIcon Critical Hit.png No Critical Hit — Does not critically hit for increased damage, even if the target was struck on the head.

Guide

10m Spread pattern

Strengths

  • The M26 Matter stays accurate even while moving or jumping, which helps when you're on the move in a fight.
  • It does high damage up close, making it strong in close-range battles.
  • The shotgun is great for tight spaces, where close-range combat is most common.

Weaknesses

  • It doesn’t do extra damage for headshots, so you rely on hitting your target with the spread of pellets.
  • Aiming down sights doesn’t make the shots more accurate, so it’s not as useful at long distances.
  • The shotgun works best up close, and it’s not as effective at medium or long range.

Tactics

  • Use the M26 Matter when you’re in close quarters, like hallways or small rooms, where you can take advantage of its damage.
  • Keep moving during fights, as the weapon stays accurate while you're on the move.
  • Aim for the center of your enemies when they're close to make sure most pellets hit for maximum damage.

Item Mastery

Item mastery XP can be earned by damaging and eliminating opponents with the M26 Matter.

Each time a certain XP threshold is reached, the item levels up. This does not improve the item, but rewards a unique item customization.

XP Breakdown
Source XP Reward
Damage dealt by the M26 Matter 0.2 × Damage Dealt
Critical damage dealt by the M26 Matter 0.2 × Critical Damage Dealt
Opponent eliminated by the M26 Matter 50
Assist on an opponent damaged by the M26 Matter 20
Level 1
M26 Matter Rank 1.png
0 XP
M26 Matter
Level 2
M26 Matter Rank 2.png
9,000 XP
Dye Job (Yellow)
Level 3
M26 Matter Rank 3.png
9,000 XP
Dye Job (Blue)
Level 4
M26 Matter Rank 4.png
36,000 XP
Dye Job (Red)
Level 5
M26 Matter Rank 5.png
54,000 XP
Dye Job (White)
Level 6
M26 Matter Rank 6.png
162,000 XP
Triangle Twinkle
Level 7
M26 Matter Rank 7.png
144,000 XP
Striped Grazer
Level 8
M26 Matter Rank 8.png
136,000 XP
Painted Predator
Level 9
M26 Matter Rank 9.png
200,000 XP
Predasheen


Weapon Skins

Trivia

History

Patch
Changes
4.0.0
  • Introduced M26 Matter to the Light archetype
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