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Best Haymaker loadout in Warzone Season 1

A backup shotgun that might be worth running

Joey Carr

Published: Feb 5, 2024 10:26 pm

There are three shotguns you have access to in Season 1 of Call of Duty: Warzone, and none are particularly strong options. However, if you’re dead set on using a shotgun, then you might want to take a look at the Haymaker, which has a decent loadout in Warzone.

Best Haymaker loadout in Warzone

Muzzle: Bryson Improved Choke
Barrel: Imperator Long Barrel
Laser: FTAC Grimline Laser
Stock: No Stock Mod
Magazine: 20 Round Drum

This Haymker loadout prioritizes increasing damage range and mobility, as those are the two most important stats when building a shotgun for Warzone. The Bryson Improved Choke slightly boosts damage while also tightening your pellet spread, making sure more bullets damage an enemy with an accurate shot. Then, I have the Imperator Long Barrel for a solid uptick in bullet velocity and range.

For mobility purposes, the No Stock Mod boosts every relevant mobility stat, including aim down sights speed, sprint-to-fire time, and movement speed. Then, the FTAC Grimline Laser increases hipfire accuracy and spread as well as sprint-to-fire time. Finally, the 20 Round Drum is in place to ensure you can damage as many enemies as possible before having to reload.

I decided against equipping any form of ammunition or an optic, as I felt the options weren’t worth an extra attachment slot. However, you can replace the laser or magazine with one of those attachment slots if you feel so inclined.