Best Modern Warfare 2 shotgun (Season 3 Reloaded)


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May 9, 2023: Season 3 Reloaded is here so we've checked our intel to reveal the best shotgun to use in Modern Warfare 2.

Struggling to find the best Modern Warfare 2 shotgun? You've come to the right place. Modern Warfare 2 contains a wealth of weaponry, some of which performs much better than others. This is the case with the shotgun category in Season 3 Reloaded.

Despite the mid-season update not featuring any shotguns whatsoever, there's plenty of content making its way to multiplayer. Ranging from the FTAC Siege to the Alex Operator, Season 3 Reloaded has enough to keep you ticking over to the new season.

But, before we share intel on the best Modern Warfare 2 shotgun, check out our guides showcasing the best assault rifle and the best ranked play loadouts.

What is the best Modern Warfare 2 shotgun?

S Tier
KV Broadside Bryson 890
A Tier
Lockwood 300 Expedite 12 Bryson 800

So far, the best Modern Warfare 2 shotgun to use is the KV Broadside. Since its arrival, it's dominated close-quarters combat despite receiving a number of nerfs. So, if you're looking for the strongest shotgun, this is the weapon of choice.

If Infinity Ward includes more shotguns as the cycle progresses, we'll continue to tweak our tier list with everything you need to know.

Modern Warfare 2 shotgun tier list

The full list of shotguns in Modern Warfare 2 and after ranking them based on performance, our tier list determines which is best and which one you should avoid.

With Season 3 Reloaded now underway, we've determined the best Modern Warfare 2 shotgun is the KV Broadside.

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How many shotguns are in Modern Warfare 2?

There are a total of five shotguns to use in Modern Warfare 2. There's always a chance Infinity Ward adds more to the category but for the time being, this set of five is what's on offer for close-range action.

When is Modern Warfare 2 Season 3 Reloaded

Season 3 Reloaded for Modern Warfare 2 goes live on May 10 and with a high chance of weapon balancing arriving in multiplayer, our list could change but for now, the KV Broadside is the only viable option.

That's all there is to know about the best Modern Warfare 2 shotgun. For more, check out our guides showcasing the best SMG and the best sniper rifle for long-range duels.

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