The Bryson 890 is a powerful pump-action shotgun in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0. However, players can tune it to further meet their playstyle with the right attachments, perks, and equipment. So, in this Call of Duty (COD) Warzone 2.0 guide, players can find the best class setup and loadout build for their Bryson 890 shotgun!
- The Bryson 890 is a magazine-fed pump-action shotgun that excels in close-quarter combat.
- The weapon is unlocked by leveling up the Bryson 800 to level 16 and can be customized with attachments to suit your specific playstyle.
- For a versatile playstyle, we recommend the 21.5” Bryson Tacfire, the XTEN Modified Choke, the Stockless Pistol Grip, the VX Pineapple, and the Point-G3P 04 along with the X13 Auto, Stun and Frag grenades, and the Vanguard perk package.
- For an aggressive playstyle, we recommend the 18” Demo Firewall, the VLK LZR 7MW, the XTEN Ripcord Stock, the TV Wrecker Grip, and the Demo Dropzone Pump along with the Kastov 762, Smoke and Frag grenades, and the Weapon Specialist perk package.
Let us first have a quick look at the two best Bryson 890 Loadouts that you can run in Warzone 2.0:
| LOADOUT TYPE | BARREL | MUZZLE/ GUARD | STOCK | UNDERBARREL | LASER | PERK PACKAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versatile | 21.5″ Bryson Tacfire | XTEN Modified Choke (Muzzle) | Stockless Pistol Grip | VX Pineapple | Point-G3P 04 | -Base Perk 1: Double Time -Base Perk 2: Bomb Squad -Bonus Perk: Resupply -Ultimate Perk: High Alert |
| Aggressive | 18” Demo Firewall | Demo Dropzone Pump (Guard) | XTEN Ripcord Stock | TV Wrecker Grip | VLK LZR 7MW | -Base Perk 1: Overkill -Base Perk 2: Strong Arm -Bonus Perk: Spotter -Ultimate Perk: Survivor |
Bryson 890 Versatile Loadout
Attachments
The Bryson 890 provides players with the option of equipping up to five modifications. These include attachments such as muzzles, laser sights, optics, rear grips, and more. For our setup, we have chosen these as the best attachment combination:
- Barrel: 21.5″ Bryson Tacfire
- Muzzle: XTEN Modified Choke
- Stock: Stockless Pistol Grip
- Underbarrel: VX Pineapple
- Laser: Point-G3P 04
This loadout focuses on improving the ranged capabilities of the Bryson 890 through greater damage at range, higher bullet velocity, and a tighter pellet spread. This means that at modest distances, the Bryson should be able to take players down within two to three well-aimed shots. This makes it a solid contender even for SMG-wielding enemies.
What’s more, the setup doubles down on the close-ranged potency and the run-and-gun style typical of a shotgun like the Bryson 890. It does this by improving on stats such as the accuracy and recoil control for hip fire while also increasing the sprint-to-fire speed. This, coupled with the slight increase in movement speed, makes the Bryson an absolute beast for getting the drop on enemies in close quarters.
Below is a summary of the pros and cons that this loadout brings.
| PROS | CONS |
| Hip Recoil Control +3 | Aim Down Sight Speed -2 |
| Damage Range +2 | Hip Walking Speed -1 |
| Tighten Pellet Spread +2 | Recoil Steadiness -1 |
| Hip Fire Accuracy +2 | Aiming Recoil Control -1 |
| Sprint to Fire Speed +2 | Aiming Stability -1 |
| Gun Kick Control +1 | Flinch Resistance -1 |
| Bullet Velocity +1 | |
| Aim Walking Steadiness +1 | |
| Movement Speed +1 |
Barrel: 21.5″ Bryson Tacfire
This is combined with a tighter pellet spread. For a shotgun, this means that the fired pellets spread less as they travel. As a result, more pellets land on ranged targets. Both these characteristics combine to deliver greater damage when engaging at a distance.
Finally, the increase in bullet velocity means that bullets travel quicker in-game, which has little effect other than making the weapon feel a little snappier when taking shots from farther away.
Muzzle: XTEN Modified Choke
The reductions in aim-down sights speed and recoil steadiness should not be too noticeable in the desired playstyle and will be offset by other attachments, which we will use later on.
Stock: Stockless Pistol Grip
The attachment also improves aim-down sight speeds, which lets the weapon lock onto enemies quicker. Furthermore, for those hectic situations where aiming is not an option, the attachment bolsters the shotgun’s close-range capabilities by improving hip recoil control. This means players should have an easier time firing successive shots from the hip and mowing down enemies.
Underbarrel: VX Pineapple
What’s more, this underbarrel makes it easier to keep your aim steady when walking, which lets players stay mobile while also holding critical angles. And, of course, the added kick control makes it easier to keep shots on target during rapid fire.
Laser: Point-G3P 04
In addition to this, the increased sprint-to-fire speed is again essential for the fast-paced playstyle at this shotgun excels at. Therefore, in situations where both you and your foe happen upon each other while sprinting, you will be able to get the first shot off quicker, giving you a noticeable advantage in the engagement.
All in all, where the previous attachments helped make the shotgun usable at modest distances, the last two further improve the weapon’s core strength: close-ranged firefights.
Perk Package
Unlike the perk system of Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2.0 does not allow custom perk setups at the time of writing. Instead, the game uses preset Perk Packages, each of which focuses on a specific playstyle.
For our best Bryson 890 shotgun loadout build and class setup in Call of Duty (COD): Warzone 2.0, we decided to go with Vanguard. It has the following perks:
- Base Perk 1: Double Time
- Base Perk 2: Bomb Squad
- Bonus Perk: Resupply
- Ultimate Perk: High Alert
The second base Perk is Bomb Squad. It makes players more resistant to non-Killstreak explosives such as Frag Grenades and C4s. This lets players hold angles more without having to be flushed out as easily and is also useful against launchers. What’s more, the perk also resets the fuse of picked grenades, letting them be thrown back easily. Therefore, it can grant you a vital second life when the going gets tough.
For the Bonus Perk, our recommendation is Resupply. With this, players spawn with an additional Lethal, and their equipment recharges after every 30 seconds. This means that players always have some extra firepower behind their backs, even if they do not manage to find much loot on the drop.
Lastly, our Ultimate Perk is High Alert. This gives players a heads-up whenever an enemy is looking at them from outside their field of vision. This should prove very useful in the sprawling maps of Warzone 2.0, where enemy squads could be tracking your movement, and snipers could be lining up their shots from across the map.
Equipment
The equipment players use alongside their Bryson 890 should complement their playstyle and let them adapt to different situations should the need arise. Here are our selections for the best class setup to go with when it comes to your equipment.
- Secondary: X13 Auto
- Tactical: Stun Grenade
- Lethal: Frag Grenade
Secondary: X13 Auto
For the muzzle, we recommend going with the DZS Open Comp. This counters both horizontal and vertical recoil, making the weapon easier to manage and allowing players to land more bullets on targets further away.
Next, players should equip the FJX Diod-70 laser. This increases handling stats by letting players aim in quicker and fire quicker after a sprint. Aside from these close-range improvements, the increased aiming stability helps hold angles at longer distances.
Additionally, the XRK Sidewinder-6 Slide serves as a good barrel. It increases the ranged potency of the pistol by reducing the weapon kick and increasing bullet velocity, making shots land instantly on enemies.
For the rear grip, players should equip the Cronen Lima-6. This is another mobility-focused attachment that improves aim-down sights speeds and sprint-to-fire speeds, much like the laser sight. As such, players should have little trouble running around with the X13 Auto.
The last modification players will appreciate is the 33-Round Mag. The rapid fire rate of the X13 means that players will burn through the default magazine in less than a second. Therefore, it helps to have some extra bullets in case not all of them land on target.
Tactical: Stun Grenade
When used correctly, the Stun Grenade can provide players with useful windows of opportunity to push rooms and can make all the difference in gunfights. This also makes it a useful tool for crowd control or as a last resort that can help a retreat.
This choice of Tactical is also helped by the ‘Resupply’ perk that we chose before, ensuring that players always have a Stun when they need it. Therefore, the Stun grenade fits right into our best loadout build and class setup for the Bryson 890 shotgun in Call of Duty (COD): Warzone 2.0.
Lethal: Frag Grenade
The usefulness of the Frag lies in its versatility and explosive power. It can be used to flush out enemies hunkered down in buildings and behind cover. Alternatively, it can also serve as a good deterrent to any enemies in pursuit. What’s more, if cooked right, there is very little enemies can do to counter your Frag grenade.
Bryson 890 Aggressive Loadout
The second loadout we have for the Bryson 890 builds on the shotgun’s preexisting strengths of close-ranged dominance. It allows players to get up close and personal with their opponents before ripping them to shreds with devastating shots.
Attachments
For our best Aggressive Playstyle loadout build and class setup for the Bryson 890 shotgun in Call of Duty (COD): Warzone 2.0, these are the attachments we recommend:
- Guard: Demo Dropzone Pump
- Barrel: 18” Demo Firewall
- Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
- Stock: XTEN Ripcord Stock
- Underbarrel: TV Wrecker Grip
The standout feature of this loadout is the massive improvement to aim down sights speed. This means that players will be able to aim in and lock onto targets rapidly. Doing so not only makes targets easier to track but also provides players with the benefits that aiming down sights brings, such as improved accuracy and reduced recoil. This will prove useful when pushing in and engaging multiple opponents in quick succession.
The loadout setup also makes it easier to close the gap so that the shotgun can be used to its strengths. As such, the attachments provide buffs to sprint speed and overall movement speed. This improves mobility and lets players move from engagement to engagement quicker, often getting the drop on enemies.
Furthermore, close-range engagements benefit from improvements to hip fire and a wider pellet spread, which means players can afford to be less precise when spraying down enemies and still manage to get enough pellets on target.
Below is a summary of the pros and cons that this loadout brings.
| PROS | CONS |
| Aim Down Sight Speed +3 | Recoil Control -2 |
| Sprint Speed +2 | Recoil Steadiness -1 |
| Movement Speed +1 | Bullet Velocity -1 |
| Aim Walking Speed +1 | Damage Range -1 |
| Aim Walking Steadiness +1 | Flinch Resistance -1 |
| Wider Pellet Spread +1 | Laser Visible in ADS |
| Sprint to Fire Speed +1 | |
| Hip Fire Accuracy +1 | |
| Hip Walking Speed +1 |
Guard: Demo Dropzone Pump
The sprint speed greatly helps in not only making aggressive advances onto the enemy but also when everything hits the fan and you need to retreat to a safer location. All in all, it gives your character a very responsive feel while playing.
Moreover, the guard also improves hip walking speed. This refers to the speed the character walks with when holding the weapon at the hip. This usually helps in clearing out rooms and checking corners where aiming in would restrict your field of vision and movement speed. Therefore, it lets players continually push and clear through points of interest.
Barrel: 18” Demo Firewall
Once players do close the gap, the wider pellet spread this barrel offer makes close-up engagements more forgiving in terms of aim. Even if players do not center their shots, they should still be able to get enough of their pellets on target to get the job done.
And, of course, the aim down sight speed improvement lets players lock onto targets quicker. This makes it very well-suited in our best aggressive loadout build and class setup for the Bryson 890 shotgun in Call of Duty (COD): Warzone 2.0.
Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
Another bonus players get here is the increased sprint-to-fire speed. This plays well into the aggressive playstyle of this loadout. This is because it lets players sprint across the map and around buildings while knowing that when they spot an enemy, they will be able to get that first shot in on time.
The last upside of this laser is the increased aiming stability, which will reduce weapon sway when aimed in and make it easier for players to track enemies across the room.
Stock: XTEN Ripcord Stock
Secondly, players will see an increase in their aim walking speed. This means that players can walk quicker while aiming down sights. As a result, players can move in on enemies while holding critical angles, such as a specific corner that an enemy is hiding around.
Lastly, the attachment continues the trend of improving aim-down sight speeds. As a result, this specific statistic sees a massive boost which will aid players looking to get as accurate as they can with their shots.
Underbarrel: TV Wrecker Grip
For the former, the grip provides better aim walking steadiness. This means that when aimed down sights and walking in any direction, player sights will sway less from side to side. This, again, makes it easier to maintain angles while remaining mobile, such as when shifting between covers.
For the latter, the attachment improves accuracy when firing the weapon from the hip. As a result, more of your shots are likely to land on target, thus improving your chances of success in any close-range engagement.
Perk Package
We went with the Weapon Specialist Perk Package for this loadout since it is better suited to using multiple weapons and gives good advantages in terms of information gathering and equipment usage.
- Base Perk 1: Overkill
- Base Perk 2: Strong Arm
- Bonus Perk: Spotter
- Ultimate Perk: Survivor
Our second Base Perk is Strong Arm. This is useful for throwing equipment such as Frags and Stuns. Not only can the equipment be thrown farther, but a preview of the trajectory is also shown. This makes it easier to use grenades at farther distances while also making them more accurate to throw. So, chucking a Frag into that tiny window will no longer be a problem.
The Bonus Perk in this package is Spotter. This perk focuses on intel gathering by letting players spot enemy equipment, Field Upgrades, and Killstreaks through walls. Moreover, by aiming down sights, these are also highlighted for the team. In case that was not enough, the perk also neutralizes enemy Claymores, Proximity Mines, C4, and Trophy Systems. With this, players will always know what they are walking into when treading new territories.
Finally, our Ultimate Perk is Survivor. This makes it so that any enemy that downs you gets automatically pinged for your team, making it easier for them to counter and take the enemy down. Moreover, teammates can revive you quicker as well, letting you jump straight back into the action.
Equipment
Similar to our equipment selection for the previous loadout, the equipment we have chosen for our Aggressive Playstyle loadout also complements the playstyle by giving players options to engage at a distance as well while also giving them utility to close the gap when required. This is what makes it one of the best Bryson 890 shotgun loadouts builds and class setups in Call of Duty (COD): Warzone 2.0.
- Secondary: Kastov 762
- Tactical: Smoke Grenade
- Lethal: Frag Grenade
Secondary: Kastov 762
For the sight, we recommend the Schlager 3.4X. This is a simple and unobtrusive optic that provides clear sight of the enemy. The magnification will also aid players in picking out enemies farther out.
Our choice of the muzzle is the Kastovia DX90, a suppressor that improves ranged potency by increasing the bullet velocity of the weapon while reducing its recoil.
For the underbarrel attachment, players should go with the FTAC Ripper 56. This helps with recoil control and aiming stability, which makes it easier to maintain longer sightlines and land shots on distant targets.
Next, players should equip their Kastov 762 with the KSTV-RPK Factory stock. Like the previous attachment, this stock also helps improve aiming stability and recoil control. As mentioned before, these attributes are essential for ranged engagements.
Finally, we decided to go with the FSS OLE-V Laser. This provides a noticeable buff to aim down sight speed and sprint to fire speed. This increases weapon mobility by letting players fire and aim quicker.
Tactical: Smoke Grenade
These grenades, therefore, can let players block distant sightlines and close the gap with their opponents to take full advantage of their Bryson 890. Moreover, they can also help players in sticky situations such as when they are being shot at out in the open with no cover to hide behind.
As such, when used correctly, the Smoke Grenade can create great windows of opportunity or even act as a life-saving piece of utility.
Lethal: Frag Grenade
An alternative like the Semtex is also useful since it can stick to surfaces, but the Frag Grenade can be cooked before throwing, making it more difficult for enemies to react.
Unlocking Bryson 890 Customizations
Afterward, players can customize their Bryson with custom attachments from the Gunsmith menu shown above the weapon once it is equipped in a loadout.
Furthermore, players can unlock new attachments and attachment slots by playing with the weapon and leveling it up. However, some attachments will require players to level up other weapons as well.
More About The Bryson 890
The Bryson 890 is a modification of the Bryson 800 shotgun. It uses a different receiver that makes the weapon magazine-fed instead of relying on loading individual shells. As such, the weapon gains a significant boost in reload speed with slight tradeoffs in recoil and accuracy.
At close ranges, the shotgun is deadly. It has the potential to down enemies with a single well-placed shot within a few meters. As the range increases, however, the shotgun loses some of its potency and cannot keep up with the likes of the Lockwood 300. Regardless, the ranged damage is still better than the default Expedite 12 shotgun.
Like the Bryson 800, the 890 can also house 8 shells at a time. However, the pump-action nature of the shotgun does mean there is a considerable delay between shots. This means that players will be rewarded for good marksmanship and can wreak havoc on more crowded parts of the map.
And, of course, with the choice of best loadouts and class setups we have presented in this guide, the Bryson 890 shotgun becomes a beast in Call of Duty (COD): Warzone 2.0.
Alternatives
The Bryson 890, like some of the other best shotguns in Warzone 2.0, excels in close-range combat. However, due to its slower fire rate, it does require players to make each shot count. If, conversely, you are looking for close-quarters weapon options that require less finesse and are more forgiving, we recommend looking at some of the best SMGs in the game.
Weapons like the FSS Hurricane, the Lachmann Sub, and the PDSW 528 are very respected SMGs due to their high fire rate and admirable damage output.
If, on the other hand, you are looking for weapons that can tackle extended ranges as well, Warzone 2.0 features some amazing assault rifles (ARs).
These include the M4, the first weapon players unlock in the game, accompanied by unlockable weapons such as the TAQ-56, the M13B, and the Lachmann-556. These guns do not fire as rapidly as most SMGs, but they more than make up for this in terms of raw damage numbers and more manageable recoil.
Summary
That wraps up our guide on the best Bryson 890 shotgun class loadout and setup build in Call of Duty (COD): Warzone 2.0. With our recommended loadouts, you should be able to make the most of the weapon and tailor it to your specific playstyle. Combine this with the best controller settings and audio settings, and you will become a force to be reckoned with! Let us know how the setup played out for you and if there are any changes you would make!
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