The meta in Call of Duty: Warzone appears to shift frequently as players uncover new powerful weapon loadouts.
Definitely! Warzone offers a wide variety of weapons that can all be useful in Verdansk, including shotguns.
There’s a new shotgun making waves in the meta: the R9-0. It comes with a unique attachment.
The R9-0, similar to other weapons in the game, offers various customization options to excel in various situations.
Ultimately, it’s a shotgun, so you won’t have the precision for long-range shots, but it excels
The R9-0 shotgun was quite the force in the close-range Warzone scene, known as the “doof-doof.”
Even with the recent changes, it still holds promise for making an impact. Explore the best attachments suggested for this guide.
Shotguns were once dominant in Warzone for close-quarters combat,
but their popularity declined as Raven Software started regularly updating weapon balance.
Shotguns have made a comeback in recent months,
with the R9-0 gaining attention for its strong two-round burst and fast rate of fire,
leading to it being called “doof-doof.”
Even though it’s been toned down due to its immense strength,
the R9-0 is still a solid choice for getting around Verdansk and Rebirth Island.
It’s really important to pick the right attachments to get ahead of your opponents.
In season six, the Dragon’s Breath R9-0 remains a force to be reckoned with in Verdansk.
You can easily spot it—there are rapid double shots, intense fire, loud screams, and then it’s done.
Having a R9-0 shotgun ready can help balance the odds against enemies using fire in close quarters.
Incendiary
Muzzle: Choke
Barrel: FORGE TAC Sentry
Laser: 5mW Laser
Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
Ammunition: Dragon’s Breath Rounds
This loadout is a hot topic in the R9-0 community and is preferred by top players for its effectiveness.
Currently, it’s a bit broken due to the Dragon’s Breath rounds causing problems.
If the shot doesn’t work, those incendiary rounds will easily burn through your armor to finish the job.
Players often opt not to aim down the sight when using the R9-0 shotgun with the 5mW Laser since the hip-fire accuracy receives a notable enhancement.
This setup is perfect for using a range of SMGs.
with the Merc Foregrip helping to control recoil and the Dragon’s Breath Rounds increasing damage.
Slug shot
Muzzle: Choke
Barrel: FORGE TAC Sentry
Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
Ammunition: Slug Rounds
Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Tape
When you use the Slug round,
the R9-0 behaves more like a marksman rifle with limited range rather than a shotgun due to its tighter spread.
To be successful with this weapon, remember to aim down sights.
Best Warzone R9-0 Shotgun Loadout
It’s important to select the right Perks to make a strong Warzone R9-0 shotgun loadout that can help players in different scenarios.
These three Perks go well with this powerful shotgun:
- Perk 1: EOD
- Perk 2: Overkill
- Perk 3: Amped
EOD provides crucial defense against enemy Lethal Equipment nearby.
and Overkill enables the inclusion of two primary weapons in a single loadout.
At last, we have Amped!
This Perk enhances weapon-swap speed, improving reaction times for selecting the right weapon in any situation.
Your final connection is up to you.
Due to this shotgun’s slow reload, we recommend Sleight of Hand.
Reloading an empty clip is slow, even with Sleight of Hand.
Combating several enemies is faster and smoother with the Sleight of Hand perk.
Sleight of Hand unlocks at 38.
Quickness
Laser: Tac Laser
Pumps: FTAC Close Quarters Pro
Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Tape
Perk: Sleight of Hand
This loadout focuses on enhancing your aiming speed and pairing it with Sleight of Hand for optimal quickness.
You can easily manoeuvre and overpower your enemies using the shotgun.
Ammunition
This attachment is crucial for this loadout.
Consider using the Dragon’s Breath Rounds for the Ammunition attachment.
When you fire these rounds, they’ll ignite enemy players, dealing incendiary damage for a short period.
We’ve only been playing for a bit.
but it’s pretty impressive how many opponents we’ve taken out using incendiary damage.
To unlock the Dragon’s Breath Rounds,
you need to achieve ten kills while sliding with the R9-0 Shotgun.
R9-0
Many players choose to go with an SMG as a secondary weapon when running their overkill class for Close Quarter Combat (CQC) situations.
Many players have found success by carrying an MP7 or MP5 alongside a Sniper Rifle or AR as their main weapon.
So, that is, until recently! Shotguns are now the preferred choice over secondary weapons in the current meta.
This R9-0 Shotgun is quite impressive with the new Dragon’s Breath Rounds added.
The Dragon’s Breath Round on the R9-0 Shotgun turns it into a potent weapon that can take down an enemy in just two shots up close.
Even though it doesn’t have the same range and fire rate as a standard SMG,
it’s still a handy weapon for close-quarters combat, especially indoors.
