The Chaperone - Exotic Shotgun

The Chaperone is a Shotgun Kinetic Special in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Shotgun - Kinetic - Special - Precision Slug

Source: An Exotic quest or challenge.

"My mother had a shotgun we called the Chaperone. Kept us alive out there before we got to the City." —Amanda Holliday

Weapon frame

Precision Slug

Fires a single-slug precision round.

Base stats

StatValue
Impact66
Range100
Stability20
Handling80
Reload Speed30
Aim Assistance70
Zoom12
Airborne Effectiveness1
Ammo Generation65
Rounds Per Minute87
Magazine7
Recoil Direction50

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • Hammer-Forged Rifling
    Durable ranged barrel.
    • Increases range

Magazine or battery options

  • Accurized Rounds
    This weapon can fire longer distances.
    • Increases range

Left column perks

  • The Roadborn
    Precision final blows and rapid precision hits briefly grant bonus handling, range, rate of fire, and precision damage with this weapon.

Right column perks

  • Hand-Laid Stock
    This weapon is optimized for recoil control.
    • Increases stability