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- The MX Guardian dominates as the top META shotgun due to its exceptional TTK and ease of use in close-quarters combat.
- Most shotguns fall into the D tier, struggling to compete with meta weapons due to limitations in range, damage, and mobility.
- Recent patches have not significantly altered the shotgun meta, with the MX Guardian maintaining its dominance and other shotguns remaining largely unviable in competitive play.
This tier list ranks all Shotgun in Warzone Ranked, from META to E, based on their performance in Season 2 Reloaded. The tier system is defined as follows: META (the best and most dominant weapons), A (excellent and highly competitive), B (good and viable), C (average and situational), D (below average and difficult to use effectively), and E (the weakest and not recommended). Currently, the Warzone meta favors weapons with high versatility and effectiveness at multiple ranges.
The rankings in this tier list are based on a combination of factors, including statistical performance (TTK, damage range, recoil), handling (mobility, ADS speed), and practical application in real-game scenarios. This list takes into account recent game updates and patches that may have affected weapon balance and performance.
META Tier
META-tier weapons are the absolute best choices in the current Warzone environment. These guns offer a statistical advantage over other options and are frequently used by top-tier players for their unmatched effectiveness.
MX Guardian
Tactical Stance
The MX Guardian dominates the META tier due to its exceptional close-quarters performance. Its key strengths include a rapid time-to-kill and ease of use, making it highly effective in tight spaces. While its range is limited, the MX Guardian excels in scenarios where engagements are up close and personal, outperforming most other shotguns in these situations.
D Tier
D-tier weapons are below average and possess significant disadvantages that make them difficult to use effectively in most situations. These weapons may be viable in very specific scenarios or with highly specialized loadouts, but they generally underperform compared to higher-tier options.
KV Broadside
- Tactical Stance
The KV Broadside is placed in D tier due to its mixed performance. While it boasts a very fast time to kill, its slow mobility and ADS speed hinder its overall effectiveness. This shotgun struggles in fast-paced engagements and open areas, making it a situational pick that is easily outclassed by more versatile weapons.
Bryson 800
The Bryson 800 is categorized in the D tier due to its underpowered performance in the current meta. As a pump-action shotgun, its fire rate is inherently slow, and its damage output is not sufficient to compete against meta weapons. The Bryson 800 struggles to secure quick kills, leaving players vulnerable in prolonged engagements.
Expedite 12
- Tactical Stance
The Expedite 12 falls into the D tier due to its limited effectiveness in Warzone. While it's a semi-automatic shotgun, its moderate damage output and very short damage range make it difficult to use effectively. The Expedite 12 struggles in most combat scenarios, as its range limitations make it easily outgunned by other weapons.
Lockwood 300
The Lockwood 300 is ranked in the D tier due to its significant drawbacks. While it can potentially kill in one shot with the trigger action attachment, requiring both barrels to be fired at once, it necessitates reloading after every shot. This reload time severely limits its effectiveness in sustained engagements, making it a situational weapon at best.
Bryson 890
- Tactical Stance
The Bryson 890 is categorized in the D tier due to its underpowered performance in the current meta. As a pump-action shotgun, its fire rate is inherently slow, and its damage output is not sufficient to compete against meta weapons. The Bryson 890 struggles to secure quick kills, leaving players vulnerable in prolonged engagements.
Riveter
The Riveter is placed in the D tier due to its limitations in the current meta. While it features a full-auto firing mode and a high rate of fire for a shotgun, its damage output is relatively low. This combination results in a weapon that struggles to secure quick kills, especially against armored opponents, making it a less effective choice compared to other shotguns.
Lockwood 680
The Lockwood 680 is categorized in the D tier due to its inconsistent performance in Warzone. While it can be modified for various scenarios and has potential for one-shot kills, its effectiveness is highly dependent on specific attachments and close-range engagements. In most situations, the Lockwood 680 struggles against more versatile and forgiving weapons, making it a situational pick.
Haymaker
The Haymaker is placed in the D tier due to its limitations in Warzone's meta. While effective at close range with its high rate of fire and large magazine, it suffers from damage falloff at even moderate distances. This limits its usability in the varied engagement ranges of Warzone, making it a situational weapon that is easily outclassed by more versatile options.
Reclaimer 18
The Reclaimer 18 is placed in the D tier due to its limitations in Warzone's meta. While effective at close range, it suffers from damage falloff at even moderate distances. This limits its usability in the varied engagement ranges of Warzone, making it a situational weapon that is easily outclassed by more versatile options.
Lockwood MK2
The Lockwood MK2 is placed in the D tier due to its limitations in Warzone's meta. While effective at close range, it suffers from damage falloff at even moderate distances. This limits its usability in the varied engagement ranges of Warzone, making it a situational weapon that is easily outclassed by more versatile options.
MX Guardian
- Tactical Stance
The MX Guardian is placed in the D tier due to its limitations in Warzone's meta. While effective at close range, it suffers from damage falloff at even moderate distances. This limits its usability in the varied engagement ranges of Warzone, making it a situational weapon that is easily outclassed by more versatile options.
Stormender
The Stormender is placed in the D tier due to its limitations in Warzone's meta. While effective at close range, it suffers from damage falloff at even moderate distances. This limits its usability in the varied engagement ranges of Warzone, making it a situational weapon that is easily outclassed by more versatile options.
Stormender
The Stormender is placed in the D tier due to its limitations in Warzone's meta. While effective at close range, it suffers from damage falloff at even moderate distances. This limits its usability in the varied engagement ranges of Warzone, making it a situational weapon that is easily outclassed by more versatile options.
Conclusion
Currently, the shotgun meta in Warzone is heavily skewed, with the vast majority of shotguns falling into the D tier. The MX Guardian stands out as the only META option. This distribution indicates a need for rebalancing to make other shotguns viable. Based on recent patches, no significant changes have been made to shotguns, so the meta is likely to remain stable in the short term.
Methodology
Weapons were evaluated based on a combination of statistical analysis and practical in-game testing. Key criteria included TTK (Time to Kill), damage range, recoil control, mobility, and ADS speed. TTK was weighted most heavily, followed by damage range and recoil control. Mobility and ADS speed were considered important but less critical. Testing was conducted in both private matches and public Warzone matches to assess performance in realistic combat scenarios. Higher-tier placements required consistent performance across all key metrics, with an emphasis on versatility and effectiveness in a variety of combat situations.