Outside of bugs, pump action shotguns haven’t seen much use throughout Warzone’s history. However, buffs to all shotguns in Season 4 have seen them become more effective than ever and the Bryson 800 might be the best of all. This is our best Bryson 800 loadout to use in Warzone 2.
The Season 4 update for Warzone 2 saw all shotguns receive a big buff with their pellets dealing much more reliable damage. Additionally, the Bryson 800 had all of its range multipliers increased giving it some extra firepower when used at an appropriate range.
When combined these buffs result in the Bryson 800 being able to consistently down enemies in just two shots. That gives it a TTK that even the best SMGs and other close-range weapons struggle to compete with. Although the Bryson isn’t quite as versatile as those weapons keeping it reasonably balanced.
To get the most out of this shotgun you’ll need the best Bryson 800 loadout for Warzone 2, and luckily we’ve got you covered.
Contents
- Best Bryson 800 Warzone 2 loadout
- Best Bryson 800 Warzone 2 class: Perks & equipment
- How to unlock the Bryson 800 in Warzone 2
- Best Bryson 800 alternatives in Warzone 2
Best Bryson 800 Warzone 2 loadout
- Muzzle: Bryson Choke (+0.05, +0.24)
- Barrel: 29.5″ Rifled Barrel (-0.24, +0.23)
- Laser: VLK LZR 7mW (-0.18, -51.00)
- Stock: Stockless Pistol Grip
- Guard: Demo Dropzone Pump (-0.12, -0.12)
Most shotgun loadouts benefit greatly from Tighter Pellet Spread and increased Damage Range, and the Bryson 800 is no exception. To optimize these key stats it’s recommended to use both the Bryson Choke and 29.5″ Rifled Barrel which are the most impactful attachments on this shotgun.
The downside to those two attachments is they can leave the Bryson 800 feeling slow, especially in terms of aim-down sights time. To counteract this use the VLK LZR 7mW which greatly improves ADS speed and even provides a nice bonus to the 800’s Sprint to Fire Speed.
Speaking of Sprint to Fire Speed, the Stockless Pistol Grip is an incredibly powerful attachment that makes the Bryson 800 feely snappy and responsive. Even better, the only downside to this stock is increased recoil which is negligible on a pump action shotgun like this due to its slow fire rate.
Finally, the Demo Dropzone Pump is chosen for its increased mobility via Sprint Speed and Hip Walking Speed. This increase in mobility is really nice as it enables more aggressive play and allows you to get around faster while using the Bryson 800.
Best Bryson 800 Warzone 2 class: Perks & equipment
- Base Perk 1: Overkill
- Base Perk 2: Double Time
- Bonus Perk: Spotter
- Ultimate Perk: High Alert
- Lethal: Drill Charge
- Tactical Equipment: Stun Grenade
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For Base Perks, we recommend Overkill and Double Time. Overkill is a must as it lets you use a secondary AR or LMG to cover the Bryson 800’s obvious weaknesses. Meanwhile, Double Time lets you sprint around for longer enabling the kind of aggressive play that’s suitable for a shotgun.
As for your Bonus Perk, Spotter is a great way to keep an eye on any hidden killstreaks, Proximity Mines, and Claymores before you set them off.
The last Perk is High Alert which is a strong choice providing intel on an enemy’s location whenever they aim at you without Cold-Blooded. Since Cold-Blooded is quite rare in Warzone you can expect this Perk to constantly proc.
Lastly, we recommend using a Drill Charge and a Stun Grenade to help you quickly flush out a room filled with enemies, letting you quickly get in there with your shotgun and finish them all off.
How to unlock the Bryson 800 in Warzone 2
Thankfully, you don’t need to do anything to unlock the Bryson 800 in either Modern Warfare 2 or Warzone 2. The Bryson 800 is unlocked as soon as you get into the game, making it nice and accessible.
Be aware that even more so than with most other types of guns shotguns are heavily reliant on weapon tuning. Until you have the Bryson 800 at max level with the appropriate tuning it may be difficult to use.
Best Bryson 800 alternatives in Warzone 2
If the Bryson 800 just isn’t the type of Shotgun you’re looking for, we recommend trying its cousin, the Bryson 890. At the slight cost of some range the 890 offers better handling and a far faster reload.
Alternatively, the KV Broadside is a more spammable shotgun that is perfect for fulfilling that run-and-gun fantasy while mowing down enemies one after another.
That’s the best Bryson 800 loadout in Warzone 2. For more useful information consider checking out some of our other handy Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 guides:
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