Warzone 2: BEST Shotguns With Loadouts [2023]

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. In this guide, we will be covering just that, so be sure to read it till the end.

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. So here are the best Shotguns:
- Expedite 12.
- Lockwood 300.
- Bryson 800.
- Bryson 890.
In Call Of Duty: Warzone 2, there are no perfect weapons, however, with the right attachments in Shotguns, these shotguns would prove fatal to any enemies who come near you.

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
Bryson 890	- Muzzle: SA Schweigen DX - Barrel: 21.5” Bryson Shredder - Laser: FJX Ultrabeam XR - Guard: Lockwood Series II - Ammunition: 12 Gauge Explosive
Lockwood 300	- Muzzle: XTEN V2.0 Choke - Barrel: Matuzek 812 Barrel - Laser: VLK LZR 7MW - Guard: Buck Pro - Mod: Heist Stock Mod

Shotguns Overview In Warzone 2

best shotguns in warzone 2 — Expedite 12 and Lockwood 300 [Image credit: eXputer]

Shotguns are versatile powerhouses that can also become man’s best friend in certain scenarios, you are bound to experience these scenarios somewhat repeatedly in COD Warzone 2.0 thus it is best to know which shotguns should you look out for while playing the game and what their best loadout is.

As of right now, there are only 4 Shotguns in the game.

Expedite 12
Bryson 800
Bryson 890
Lockwood 300

When we talk about which is the best shotgun in the game, both Lockwood 300 and Expedite 12 can very easily be labeled “the best” as both are deserving of it depending on the loadout and their attachments.

However, since there are only four shotguns, it is not easy to draw a proper comparison thus here we will be listing the loadout of all shotguns in the game so you can focus on whichever one strikes your fancy, whether it is Lockwood 300, Expedite 2, or any other.

Best Expedite 12 Loadout

warzone 2.0 expedite 12 loadout — Expedite 12 [Image Captured by Us]

One of the reasons why we 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.

Now let us list all the attachments that we 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

Best Bryson 800 Loadout

warzone 2.0 bryson 800 loadout — Bryson 800 [Image Captured by eXputer]

As we 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 we are about to list here can make the Bryson 800 one of the best guns overall for a close-range shootout.

Let us list all the attachments you will need 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

Best Bryson 890 Loadout

warzone 2 bryson 890 loadout — Bryson 890 [Image Credit: eXputer]

The Bryson 890 is another shotgun very similar to the Bryson 800 but it still counts as a separate weapon. Here is a list of all the attachments that we would consider perfect for the Bryson 890.

Muzzle: SA Schweigen DX
Barrel: 21.5” Bryson Shredder
Laser: FJX Ultrabeam XR
Guard: Lockwood Series II
Ammunition: 12 Gauge Explosive

Best Lockwood 300 Loadout

warzone 2 Lockwood 300 loadout — Lockwood 300 {Image Captured by Us}

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

That concludes our guide on the Best Shotguns in COD Warzone 2.0 and their loadouts. We hope our guide helped you out and the credit for some of these best loadouts goes to Call Of Duty content creators “Hero” and “ItzEpic” from YouTube.

The game is available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC through Steam and Battle Net. Do let us know what you think about the game in the comment section below.

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