Best Shotguns in Warzone Season 6, complete ranked list

Modified Sep 25, 2024 20:30 GMT

Best Warzone shotguns ranked list (Image via Activision)

Wielding the best shotguns in Warzone will allow players to dominate the indoor engagements. These are powerful weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone, particularly effective in confined spaces and close-quarters combat. They excel as secondary weapons and are ideal for aggressive players, allowing them to confidently engage enemies at close range and eliminate them swiftly with well-placed shots.

However, selecting the best shotgun can be confusing due to nerfs and buffs that can significantly alter their effectiveness.

This article will provide a complete ranked list of shotguns available in Warzone Season 6.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion.

Best Shotguns in Warzone Season 6 ranked list

In Call of Duty Warzone, there are 10 shotguns, with the Reclaimer 18 being the latest addition, released on May 29, 2024, as part of the Season 4 update.

Although the game officially features 10 shotguns, it could be considered as having 11 if you count the Lockwood MK2 marksman rifle, which can be converted into an akimbo shotgun by equipping a conversion kit.

For the tier list, we will categorize these shotguns into four categories

S-tier
A-tier
B-tier
C-tier

S is the highest and C is the lowest effectiveness as part of the shotgun category. Here is the tier list for Warzone shotguns:

Tier	Weapon
S tier	Reclaimer 18
A tier	Lockwood MK2(Conversion kit), Riveter, Lockwood 680, Haymaker
B tier	Bryson 890, KV Broadside, Bryson 800, Expedite 12, MX Guardian
C tier	Lockwood 300

Also read: Warzone Season 6 patch notes

Top 3 Shotgun loadouts in Warzone Season 6

Here are the top three shotguns along with their perfect loadout setup:

3) Riveter

Riveter in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The Riveter is an automatic shotgun that excels in close-range combat, making it lethal in confined spaces like inside buildings. It can quickly eliminate enemies at very close range but becomes ineffective as the distance increases. By equipping the Incendiary ammunition and a 30-round magazine, you can aggressively push enemies and maintain sustained fire to dominate them.

This build also emphasizes mobility, granting you extra movement speed.

Recommended Riveter build:

Muzzle: Crown Breaker Choke
Barrel: SA Draven-20 Long Barrel
Ammunition: .410 Gauge Incendiary
Underbarrel: Bruen Bastion Angles Grip
Magazine: 30 Round Mag

2) Lockwood MK2 (Conversion kit)

Lockwood MK2 in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The Lockwood MK2 is a marksman rifle, but when equipped with the JAK Wardens Conversion Kit, it transforms into a dual-wield shotgun setup. Initially, this conversion kit was overpowered, with a one-shot capability, but it was quickly nerfed for balance.

It is now considered one of the best shotgun setups in the game, allowing for aggressive play and rapid enemy elimination with just two shots. It also features a fast firing rate, though it has a downside that it only holds 12 rounds, with each shot firing two bullets, one from each barrel.

Recommended Lockwood MK2 build:

Conversion Kit: JAK Wardens
Muzzle: Crown Breaker Choke
Laser: Verdant Hook Cylindrical Laser

1) Reclaimer 18

Reclaimer 18 in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The Reclaimer 18 is widely regarded as the best shotgun in the game. It features two firing modes: pump-action and semi-auto. The semi-auto mode is particularly effective due to its fast firing rate and devastating power.

It can eliminate enemies with just two shots within 3 meters and three shots within 10 meters. Ideal for players with an aggressive playstyle, this shotgun also excels as a secondary weapon for those holding their position inside a building.