Best Haymaker loadout for Warzone Season 2

Max Candelarezi ❘ Published: 2024-02-22T19:58:56 ❘ Updated: 2024-02-22T19:59:04

Warzone players know all too well what an overpowered Shotgun is capable of, and the Haymaker will surely bring back memories of the Origin 12, after a significant buff. If you’re looking to destroy enemies at close range, here’s the best Haymaker loadout for Warzone Season 2.

Warzone Season 2 is fully underway with players enjoying all the new content available within the battle royale. The game’s second seasonal update brought the Fortune’s Keep map, Ranked Resurgence, new events, and much more.

Additionally, weapon buffs and nerfs also arrived within the season. On February 21, a buff to the new JAK Maglift Kit for the Haymaker Shotgun made it a deadly close-range weapon in Warzone Season 2.

Here’s the best Haymaker loadout you can use in Warzone Season 2, including attachments, Perks, and more.

Best Warzone Haymaker loadout attachments

Warzone Operators charging with their weapons

Warzone Fortune’s Keep has a lot of closed spaces that allow Shotguns to thrive.

Muzzle: XTEN Modified Choke
Barrel: Imperator Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Bruen Bastion Angled Grip
Stock: No Stock Mod
Conversion Kit: JAK Maglift Kit

To achieve the best Warzone Haymaker loadout, it is key to improve mobility and hipfire accuracy to enable the weapon’s high damage output. We picked the XTEN Modified Choke and Bruen Bastion Angled Grip combination to improve the damage range, hipfire spread, firing aim stability, and get a tighter pellet spread.

The No Stock Mod is a massive enhancement to mobility, as it boosts sprint to fire, movement, ADS, and aim walking speeds. The Imperator Long Barrel will further improve the Shotgun’s range and bullet velocity.

Players can get their hands on the JAK Maglift Kit by completing Season 2 Week 3 challenges, and the attachment is the most important inclusion to make the Haymaker a broken weapon in Warzone. It will increase the weapon’s fire rate, making it incredible in close quarters.

Best Warzone Haymaker loadout Perks & Equipment

Perk 1: Double Time
Perk 2: Sleight of Hand
Perk 3: Tempered
Perk 4: High Alert
Lethal Equipment: Semtex
Tactical Equipment: Smoke Grenade

For the Perks to run with the best Haymaker loadout in Warzone, we suggest combining Double Time to enhance your mobility across the map with Sleight of Hand to provide quick reloads, ensuring that you’re prepared for any close-range engagement.

Then, we picked Tempered which enables full armor with just two plates instead of three. Also, High Alert is great for countering any enemies in your vicinity that may be sneaking up on your position.

For the best Equipment, we recommend the Semtex combined with the Smoke Grenade which will grant you an easy tool to clear buildings and escape from risky situations.

How to unlock Haymaker in Warzone

The Haymaker features more than 20 weapon levels to complete and unlock all available attachments.

To unlock the Haymaker Shotgun in Warzone, you’ll simply need to reach Level 39. However, be sure to activate Double Weapon XP tokens or play during a 2XP event to swiftly advance through the gun’s levels.

Best Haymaker alternatives in Warzone

If the Haymaker isn’t cutting it for you, you can check out the Riveter, which also boasts a sizable magazine and great damage. Additionally, the RAM-9 SMG is another outstanding option when fighting at close range given its high fire rate and damage.

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