EVA-8 Auto
Full-auto combat shotgun delivering steady 120 DPS through an 8-shaped pellet spread, firing continuously without pump interruptions.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Full-auto combat shotgun delivering steady 120 DPS through an 8-shaped pellet spread, firing continuously without pump interruptions.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the EVA-8 Auto across all four standard shield tiers in competitive Apex Legends:
| Target Armor Tier | Total Effective HP | Time to Kill (TTK) | Body Hits Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Shield (Tier 1) | 150 HP | 0.94s (3 shots) | 3 shots |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 1.41s (4 shots) | 4 shots |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 1.41s (4 shots) | 4 shots |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.88s (5 shots) | 5 shots |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Rapid vertical recoil cycle.
In the Source engine underlying Apex Legends, engaging targets at an angular crosshair speed of 3.7 degrees per second or greater triggers Recoil Smoothing. When tracking strafing enemies between 20 and 45 meters with the EVA-8 Auto, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Shotgun Bolt, Standard Stock, 1x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with Flatline or Hemlok to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Mad Maggie, Octane.