Modern Warfare 2 Season 6 boasts a plethora of weapons that players can unlock to eliminate enemies and secure victory. One popular category among players is shotguns, suitable for those who love close-quarters combat, as they can annihilate opponents with a single shot, just like the sniper rifles in COD. Although shotguns are quite powerful, players must unlock all attachments and perks to build a deadly weapon.
Modern Warfare 2 Season 6 currently has 6 shotguns that players can unlock by gaining levels on the account and with different weapons. Each gun is unique and only as efficient as the attachments it's equipped with. Players who want a one-shot elimination weapon should know the best shotguns to use in the battle royale, so here are the best shotguns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Expedite 12
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The Expedite 12 is a semi-automatic shotgun that players unlock when they reach account level 9. Featuring a massive recoil with excellent handling, damage, and fire rate, the Expedite 12 is quite a tough weapon for close-range combat, even though some class it as one of the worst COD weapons. Most new players opt for the Expedite 12 to learn how to use and control shotguns better. It has a decent magazine size, storing 7 rounds to ensure players don't have to reload constantly.
Since the Expedite 12 is a short-range weapon, using it can be risky as players have to get up close to their enemies to make their one-shot kill. It also has 30 levels of progression, which requires hours of gameplay, but players can bag kills quickly with the right attachments.
Bryson 800
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The Bryson 800 is unlocked by default in Modern Warfare 2, so it's a go-to shotgun for many players within the game. Players can unlock various attachments by leveling up to make the Bryson 800 a deadly weapon. It's ideal for close and mid-range combat, but only if players customize the class setup correctly with the right loadout.
The Bryson 800 has impressive range, accuracy, and damage and a decent 9-round mag for players to take down enemies quickly. However, the Bryson 800's fire rate is the worst in the Call of Duty shotgun class.
Bryson 890
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Players get the Bryson 890 when they level up the Bryson 800 to level 16. Although similar to the Bryson 800, the Bryson 890 is more reliable in regards to range and damage and has a magazine with a better reload speed.
The Bryson 890 is the only shotgun in Modern Warfare 2 with a detachable magazine, which allows players to keep their guns fully loaded. Players who enjoy the multiplayer modes should consider unlocking the Bryson 890 for faster reloads. Featuring 8 rounds and 16 reserve rounds, the Bryson 890 is a decent shotgun to pick.
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MX Guardian
The MX Guardian is an automatic shotgun ideal for close-range fights. This powerful weapon inflicts a lot of damage on enemies up close, especially if they're within range. Boasting an unrivaled accuracy, fire rate, and firepower, the MX Guardian is a multi-kill machine.
However, since the MX Guardian is fully automatic, the magazine depletes fast, and players quickly run out of ammo, which is risky in close-range combat. To unlock the MX Guardian, players must complete 5 different challenges in the special sector battle pass.
KV Broadside
The KV Broadside is a unique shotgun in Modern Warfare 2 due to its semi-auto fire rate, making it an extremely deadly weapon. The gun proved so powerful that players asked Activision to nerf it to even the playing field.
Players who want to completely oppress their enemies with firepower should know the best KV Broadside loadout. To unlock the weapon, players must get 10 one-shot kills with a shotgun and successfully extract the gun in DMZ.
Lockwood 300
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The Lockwood 300 is the best shotgun in Modern Warfare 2 Season 6, coming close to the ISO 9mm, and it boasts impeccable accuracy and damage. Despite having an average recoil and low handling, the Lockwood 300 fire rate, damage, and accuracy stats are undoubtedly top-notch. The latest Season 6 update features the Maelstrom Dual Trigger attachment that significantly boosts the power of this shotgun.
Players can unlock the Lockwood 300 at level 36, so they have to make significant progress within the game to use this beast. The Lockwood 300 only has 2 rounds, unlike other shotguns with 7 to 8 rounds. While this may seem like a disadvantage, experienced players who know how to shoot accurately can make the most out of the 2 rounds available.
Modern Warfare 2 is constantly making nerfs and buffs to weapons and introducing new rifles and shotguns, but these are the current top shotguns available. While players may get used to previous weapon load-outs and attachments, adapting to the changes and tuning weapons to create a powerful firearm that can annihilate enemies is vital.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.