I still remember the day I finally got my hands on the Shorty shotgun in Call of Duty Mobile. Before then, I was just another player running around with an SMG, getting dropped by aggressive opponents who rushed my sniper nests. But then I saw this compact, double-barrel secondary weapon tucked away in the gunsmith—and honestly? It looked so tiny I almost laughed.
Big mistake.
Let me tell you, the Shorty is anything but cute. This sawed-off pocket cannon deletes enemies at close range faster than you can say “reload.” If you’re a sniper like me, you’ll fall in love the first time someone tries to slide-jump around a corner and you just… blam. Problem solved. The legendary variant might be locked behind the Omnipotent draw alongside Ghost, but the base version? Totally free if you’re willing to grind a seasonal challenge. That’s exactly what I did, and boy, was it worth it.
The challenge I tackled was the Sawed off Shenanigans Seasonal Challenge. It’s a multi-step event that requires you to complete tasks in order—yes, chronologically—so you can’t just jump straight to the good stuff. Think of it as a little ritual to prove you really want this tiny terror in your loadout. Each step hands out rewards too, from credits and Battle Pass XP to cool cosmetic items, so even if you’re just grinding, it never feels like a waste.
Here’s exactly how I earned my Shorty, step by step:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| 🔫 Play 3 matches in any mode | 200 Credits, 1000 Battle Pass XP |
| 🔫 Kill 10 enemies with any shotgun | Backpack 1 – Helm, 2000 Battle Pass XP |
| 🪂 Loot 5 shotguns in Battle Royale matches | 25 Weapon XP cards, 2000 Battle Pass XP |
| ⚡ Kill 15 enemies with any shotgun equipped with the Amped Perk | Echo – Helm, 3000 Battle Pass XP |
| 🎀 Kill 20 enemies with any shotgun equipped with any charm | Puffer Punk Charm, 3000 Battle Pass XP |
| 🔧 Kill 15 enemies with the BY15 shotgun and 5 attachments | Shorty (weapon unlock) , 4000 Battle Pass XP |
| 🏆 Win 5 MP matches with Shorty equipped (must be in hand at the end) | Rhinestone Frame, 4000 Battle Pass XP |
A couple of things I learned the hard way: the Amped perk isn’t automatically in your loadout—you need to grab it from the Credit Store for 2,000 Credits first. And for the BY15 kills with 5 attachments, honestly just slap on any five you have; the gun still shreds. The real kicker? Those five wins with the Shorty have to be done after you’ve already unlocked it, and you must be holding the weapon when the match ends. I forgot that once and nearly threw my phone.
Once the Shorty dropped into my inventory, I immediately took it into a small Multiplayer map. The first hip-fire kill felt… electric. You hear that double click-BOOM and the enemy just disappears. It’s like carrying a panic button that also looks like a baby dragon. In Battle Royale, I found it works wonders as a backup when that SMG guy rushes your building. Drop from a roof, blast them in the face, and vanish—rinse and repeat.
Now, I won’t pretend it’s perfect. You have to be extremely close for those one-shot kills, and missing both shells means you better have a good primary weapon or a very understanding teammate. But that high-risk, high-reward dance is exactly what makes the Shorty so addicting. It’s the weapon that says, “I’m not here to camp. I’m here to delete.”
So, did you grind for the Shorty yet? Or are you still saving up COD points for the legendary version? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear how this little monster fits into your playstyle. Personally? It hasn’t left my secondary slot since I unlocked it… and I don’t think it ever will.