Each year, the Call of Duty franchise delivers a fresh batch of weapons for players to master. Ranging from the agile Jackal PDW to the heavy-hitting Tsarkov 7.62, there are weapons that suit all styles of play on the virtual battlefield.

One category that often flies under the radar is the shotgun. Always equipped to excel in close-quarters combat, shotguns in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 are some of the strongest weapons in the player's arsenal thanks to their incredible firepower. Here is the best ASG-89 loadout to use in multiplayer.

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Best Black Ops 6 ASG-89 Loadout

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The following build for the ASG-89 shotgun provides improvements in firepower, accuracy, mobility, and handling, making this particular shotgun a force to be reckoned with.

This set of five attachments enhances bullet range and damage velocity to guarantee maximum impact alongside improvements to movement speed, enabling players to duck and dive their way around enemies using heavier weaponry.

  • Muzzle: Full Choke
  • Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
  • Rear Grip: Assault Grip
  • Stock: Balanced Stock
  • Fire Mod: 12 Gauge Slug

Perks And Equipment

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This selection of Perks provides players with a great opportunity to earn Scorestreaks that are towards the top of the table. This trio increases resistance to explosives, enhances weapon swap speed, and recharges equipment, ensuring that players never run low on utilities during a match.

This trio of Perks all slot into the Strategist category, which means that players can benefit from a Combat Specialty for even more benefits.

  • Perk 1: Flak Jacket
  • Perk 2: Fast Hands
  • Perk 3: Quartermaster
  • Specialty: Strategist

Strategist gives players additional score boosts by playing the objective in modes such as Kill Confirmed, Domination, and Hardpoint.

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In most cases, the ASG-89 will dominate in close-range gunfights, but in those scenarios where there is no time to reload, picking a secondary weapon with just as much firepower is equally as important. The 9mm PM pistol is a great choice for players with a fast trigger finger. For those who can aim at the upper half of the body regularly, the pistol can deliver three-bullet eliminations with ease.

The immense firepower generated by the ASG-89 makes it one of the most underrated weapons in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Very few weapons can compete with its damage output, and thanks to its mobility, it's perfect for running and gunning.

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October 25, 2024
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Developer(s)
Treyarch, Raven Software
Genre(s)
FPS
OpenCritic Rating
Strong