Best Shotguns in Modern Warfare 3: Every MW3 Season 3 Shotgun ranked

When engaging enemies at close range in MW3, Shotguns prove to be an outstanding option. To help you pick the best one for Season 3, we have ranked them from the most effective to the least.

MW3 Season 3 is in full swing offering players a ton of content. While Assault Rifles, Snipers, and SMGs have established their dominance in the meta, Shotguns can prove to be a great choice to dish out enemies in close-quarter combat.

So, if you’re looking to dominate close-range gunfights, we’ve ranked all the Shotguns in MW3 from best to worst, along with a countdown to the top five picks.

• Best Modern Warfare 3 Shotguns ranked list
• Best Modern Warfare 3 Shotguns

Best Modern Warfare 3 Shotguns ranked list

Modern Warfare 3 has nine Shotguns for you to choose from, so we’ve ranked each one from the best to the worst below.

1. Haymaker
2. KV Broadside
3. Lockwood 680
4. Riveter
5. MX Guardian
6. Bryson 800
7. Expedite 12
8. Lockwood 300
9. Bryson 890

Best Modern Warfare 3 Shotguns

5. MX Guardian

The MX Guardian is a fully automatic shotgun, with an exceptional fire rate that devastates in MW3’s close ranges. When equipped with the right attachments, you can take full advantage of its hip-fire capabilities, allowing you to kill enemies in quick succession without aiming down sight.

4. Riveter

The Riveter is a powerful Shotgun in Modern Warfare 3, which allows you to fire in fast sequence. Naturally, Shotguns deal a ton of damage up close but with the rapid succession firing, you’ll deal an even greater amount of damage.

3. Lockwood 680

The Lockwood 680 might trigger memories of the frustrating Shotgun Warzone meta given its name, however, it stands out as one of the best Shotguns in MW3. Despite its fair magazine size and rate of fire, the weapon excels when equipped with the right attachments.

For those seeking to dominate enemies, the Lockwood 680 is precise and easy to use, boasting a powerful damage profile. Similar to its counterparts, it proves to be an outstanding option for short-range fights.

2. KV Broadside

Despite looking identical to an SMG, the KV Broadside is a top-tier Shotgun that pales only in comparison to the Lockwoods, thanks to its quick firing rate, impressive movement speed, and controllable recoil.

When equipped with the meta attachments, like the Season 3 JAK Jawbreaker Conversion Kit, the KV Broadside can lay waste to enemies in just a few shots in medium range and can be lethal up close.

1. Haymaker

Veteran CoD players will easily identify the Haymaker‘s operation, as it closely resembles the Origin 12 Shotgun from MW 2019. Featuring a sizable magazine and an impressive rate of fire, this weapon allows you to quickly eliminate opponents.

So there you have it. Those were all the Shotguns available in Modern Warfare 3 and the best ones to use in Season 3.

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