Warzone 2: BEST Shotguns With Loadouts

Having spent more than 120 hours in the intense world of Warzone 2, these Shotgun options come highly recommended.

The highly anticipated COD Warzone 2.0 has finally released and it’s is no secret that players who like to destroy their opponents with Shotguns in close-range combat will be wondering about which is the best shotgun in COD Warzone 2.0 and what is the best loadout for that shotgun in the game. 

Key Takeaways
  • Call Of Duty: Warzone 2 is famous for its low TTK (time to kill) within short ranges and long ranges.
  • As of now, Shotguns are the best weapon to kill foes in the blink of an eye in Call Of Duty: Warzone 2.
  • In Call Of Duty: Warzone 2, there are no perfect weapons as everyone has different playstyle.
  • However, with the right attachments in Shotguns, these weapons would prove fatal to any enemies who come near you.

Why Trust Us: Huzaifa has played Warzone 2 for well over 120 hours. Therefore, his expertise and recommendations can be trusted.

Best Shotguns In Warzone 2

First and foremost, let’s check out each one of the Best WZ 2.0 Shotgun and its optimal loadout setup:

Shotguns Loadout/Primary Attachments
Expedite 12- Muzzle: Bryson Choke
- Stock: Resonance Stock Collapsed
- Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
- Bolt: Expedite L-Bolt
- Laser: Schlager ULO-66 Laser
Bryson 800- Muzzle: SA Schweigen DX
- Barrel: 29.5” Rifled Barrel
- Optic: XTEN Angel-40
- Guard: Demo X50 Tactical Pump
- Ammunition: 12 Gouge Explosive
Lockwood 300- Muzzle: XTEN V2.0 Choke
- Barrel: Matuzek 812 Barrel
- Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
- Guard: Buck Pro
- Mod: Heist Stock Mod

Best Expedite 12 Loadout

The best semi-auto Shotgun.
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Expedite 12 [Image Captured by Us]
  • Why I chose this: The rapid fire capability prove useful in intense situations.

One of the reasons why I originally wrote the Expedite 12 as one of the best shotguns in the game alongside the Lockwood 300 is because of its overall stats. It has good handling and a high ammo magazine capacity. This weapon should be perfect for players who normally struggle with shotguns.

Below, I will mention all the attachments that I consider perfect for the Expedite 12.

  • Muzzle: Bryson Choke
  • Stock: Resonance Stock Collapsed
  • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • Bolt: Expedite L-Bolt
  • Laser: Schlager ULO-66 Laser
  • Fast reloading speed
  • Follow up shots
  • Decent base damage
  • Limited range
  • Slow maneuverability

Best Bryson 800 Loadout

The best pump-action Shotgun.
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Bryson 800 [Image Captured by eXputer]
  • Why I chose this: Anihilate enemies in close range.

As I stated previously, there are only four shotguns in the game right now and with the right attachments, each of these shotguns can gain the upper hand over the other. The loadout I am about to list here can make the Bryson 800 one of the best guns overall for a close-range shootout.

Here are all the attachments I recommend for this weapon.

  • Muzzle: SA Schweigen DX
  • Barrel: 29.5” Rifled Barrel
  • Optic: XTEN Angel-40
  • Guard: Demo X50 Tactical Pump
  • Ammunition: 12 Gouge Explosive
  • Pump-action mechanism
  • Better recoil control
  • Decent handling and mobility
  • Less firepower as compared to meta guns
  • Slow mechanism

Best Lockwood 300 Loadout

The best damage dealing Shotgun.
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Lockwood 300 {Image Captured by Us}
  • Why I chose this: Fierce power in each shot.

It is time for the final shotgun on this list, the Lockwood 300 is considered the best shotgun by many players but as I said previously, it would mainly depend on your loadout and attachments thus here I will be listing all the attachments which I believe are best for this weapon.

  • Muzzle: XTEN V2.0 Choke
  • Barrel: Matuzek 812 Barrel
  • Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
  • Guard: Buck Pro
  • Mod:  Heist Stock Mod
  • Excellent damage and firepower
  • Good stature
  • One-shot kill capability
  • Only effective at close range
  • Limites ammo capacity

My Take On Best Shotgun

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Shotguns are subjective choice when it comes to competitive matches in Warzone 2. In my opinion, you should only use shotguns in quickmathes or in close combat scenarios only as their performance decreases with increase in range from the target. I have mentioned my best shotgun choices and you can select the one that suits your playstyle. Personally I like to use Expedite 12 when I feel like dominating the opponents with high firepower of shotguns.

That concludes the guide on the Best Shotguns in COD Warzone 2.0 and their loadouts. The game is available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC through Steam and Battle Net. Also, I recommend you go through Asad Ahmed’s review on Warzone 2 and check out his in-depth analysis.

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Huzaifa Malik is a Guides Writer on eXputer who’s been playing FPS games like Call of Duty for as long as he can recall. He is one of the most seasoned COD players on eXputer. He has several years of experience writing for games. By following his passion for games, he chose eXputer as his hub to deliver information-rich articles. Feel free to get more familiar with Huzaifa on his gaming profiles on Steam.

Experience: 3+ years || Education: Bachelor in Architectural Engineering.

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