Best Shotguns in Modern Warfare 2 Season 6: Ranked list

Modern Warfare 2 Shotguns excel in close-range combat, making them formidable choices in Season 6. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive ranking of the best Shotguns available in the game.

In MW2‘s multiplayer mode, Assault Rifles, SMGs, and Sniper Rifles are frequently favored because they effectively cover a wide range of combat distances with just one weapon. On the other hand, Shotguns excel in close-quarters combat and can be exceptionally lethal in such scenarios.

Modern Warfare 2 has several powerful Shotgun options that you can use in close-range combat scenarios in Season 6. We’ve got all of the Shotguns ranked from best to worst, so you know which one you should be focusing on.

Here are the best Shotguns in Modern Warfare 2 Season 6.

Best Modern Warfare 2 Shotguns ranked list

Before we detail each of the Modern Warfare 2 Shotguns in Season 6, we’ve ranked all of them from best to worst:

1. KV Broadside
2. MX Guardian
3. Bryson 890
4. Bryson 800
5. Expedite 12
6. Lockwood 300

Best Modern Warfare 2 Shotguns

5. Expedite 12

In fifth place is the Expedite 12. This Shotgun is reminiscent of the Model 860 from Modern Warfare 2019, with great fire rate, damage, and handling.

This Shotgun two-taps enemies with ease, and thanks to its versatility, you can easily increase its stats with the correct attachments, including range and decreased pellet spread for more damage.

4. Bryson 800

The Bryson 800 is one of the most reliable Shotguns in Modern Warfare 2, as it has impressive damage, accuracy, and range. With a 9-round mag, this Shotgun is great for taking on multiple enemies, especially if you’re in the correct position.

The Shotgun also has a lot of customization options and can be built for either close or medium range. The only downfall is that the fire rate is the worst in class, so you’ll need to hit your shots.

3. Bryson 890

The Bryson 890 is similar to the Bryson 800 but with a magazine that increases the reload time of the Shotgun drastically. The Bryson 890 comes in third place because of its reliability in terms of damage and range, while also being extremely versatile.

2. MX Guardian

Clinching the number two spot is the MX Guardian which was a new addition in Modern Warfare 2 Season 4 Reloaded. This fully automatic Shotgun can dominate MW2’s close-range gunfights.

It’s capable of inflicting a ton of damage when encountering enemies up close, and the only way to counter it is by staying out of its effective range. However, players must be wary of their gun’s ammo running out as the fully automatic mode on the weapon depletes your magazines extremely fast.

2. KV Broadside

Following Season 6’s revelation is the KV Broadside. This Shotgun is an extremely devastating close-range weapon that’s part of the Kastov weapon Platform.

This gun proved to be so powerful that players were calling for major nerfs. As a result, the KV Broadside has secured its place as one of the best Shotguns in Modern Warfare 2, although the Lockwood 300 has managed to swipe the first spot.

1. Lockwood 300 – Best Shotgun in Modern Warfare 2

The number one spot on this list goes to the Lockwood 300, which is Modern Warfare 2‘s version of the popular 725 from MW2019. Following the addition of the new “broken” attachment in Season 6, this weapon has had a more than notable rise in popularity.

Players with great accuracy and patience to get in the perfect range can definitely enjoy this Shotgun, and equipping Season 6’s new attachment makes the two shells more than lethal when encountering enemies at short to mid ranges.

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