Warzone’s best Shotguns will allow you to eviscerate your opponents if you can manage to close the gap between you and your target. Here’s every Shotgun in Warzone Season 1 ranked to help make your choice easier.
Warzone Season 1 delivered an arsenal of new MW3 weapons to try alongside MW2’s guns. When it comes to Warzone’s Urzikstan map, SMGs dominated the close-range meta early on. However, Shotguns are flying under the radar and are poised to take over the battle royale soon enough.
It’s best to be prepared for all scenarios, and Shotguns will forever remain a solid option when it comes to close-quarters combat. If you haven’t dabbled with any of Warzone‘s Shotguns yet, we’ve put together a ranked list that could make your selection process a simple one.
Here are the best Warzone Shotguns to use in Season 1.
Best Warzone Shotguns ranked list
Before we break down every Warzone Shotgun, we’ve ranked every Shotgun from best to worst in Season 1:
- Lockwood 680
- Haymaker
- KV Broadside
- Riveter
- Lockwood 300
- MX Guardian
- Bryson 800
- Expedite 12
- Bryson 890
Best Shotguns in Warzone
3. KV Broadside
ActivisionThe KV Broadside is one of Warzone’s semi-automatic Shotguns.
There isn’t a huge gap from the top two spots that places Warzone’s KV Broadside in third place, and in many ways, it’s just as reliable a close-range weapon in Warzone.
However, the KV Broadside’s semi-automatic nature makes it feel drastically different from the Shotguns ahead of it, so it could all come down to player preference.
This Shotgun melts enemies when equipped with the notorious Dragon’s Breath ammunition. It has great damage and very low recoil, which makes it easy to use, especially at close range. In addition, it has fantastic mobility so you can make your way across any Resurgence map with ease.
2. Haymaker
ActivisionThe Haymaker is a new Shotgun that arrived with MW3.
Warzone’s Haymaker Shotgun has been a late bloomer throughout Season 1, but its power is not to be underestimated. Top Warzone players and streamers are starting to utilize the Haymaker for close-range battles across all of Warzone’s maps.
Thanks to the Dragon’s Breath attachment, players might see the revival of the infamous “doof doof” meta sooner rather than later.
1. Lockwood 680 – Best Shotgun in Warzone
ActivisionThe Lockwood 680 took over the top during Season 1.
The Lockwood 680 is the top Shotgun option in Warzone Season 1 thanks to its excellent mobility and damage output. The previously number one Lockwood 300 received a hefty nerf, and the Lockwood 680 was primed to take its place.
Contrary to the Lockwood 300, the Lockwood 680 is more of a hip-fire Shotgun weapon. It will allow you to clear buildings with ease and straight-up dominate in close quarters.