Shotgun players, get ready to have some fun and enjoy mayhem in Call of Duty: Vanguard.
The Combat Shotgun is one of four shotguns in Vanguard at launch. While it can be tweaked in multiple ways, it’s strongest when used as a shotgun to aim down sights with and fight at a bit of a longer range than something like the Gracey Auto.
In Vanguard, the Combat Shotgun seems like it’s based on a Winchester shotgun, like the Model 1912, or M12. This type of gun was mass produced for decades and used widely in both World War I and World War II.
Here’s how to use the Combat Shotgun in the gunsmith in Vanguard.
Das Haus loadout
- Muzzle: M97 Full Choke
- Barrel: Sawed-off
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: CGC 3M Wire
- Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
- Magazine: 16 Gauge 7 Round Drum Magazine
- Ammo Type: Buck and Slug
- Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
- Proficiency: Frenzy
- Kit: Quick
You know the one. This thing has been wreaking havoc in Das Haus 24/7 since it began. This loadout is all about firepower and speed.
Best Combat Shotgun loadout in Vanguard
- Muzzle: M97 Full Choke
- Barrel: Framble 23″ No. 4M
- Optic: Mk. 8 Reflector
- Stock: CGC 3M Adjustable
- Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
- Magazine: 12 Gauge 5 Round Tube
- Ammo Type: Packed Powder
- Rear Grip: Leather Grip
- Proficiency: Vital
- Kit: Fully Loaded
The Combat Shotgun is best when kitted for range and damage. With the right attachments, like the set of 10 above, you can one-shot enemies from some pretty ludicrous range. It’s a dominant gun on small to medium maps, especially in tight corridors or choke points.
These attachments will buff the magazine size as well as its long-range accuracy. The Vital Proficiency is also strong because shots to the chest and above should be one-hit kills from a variety of ranges.
