Best Vanguard Combat Shotgun Loadouts: Attachments And Perks

The best Vanguard Combat Shotgun loadouts provide the most varied performance out of all shotguns, but as expected, it really excels when things get up close and personal. Vanguard reintroduces the "Pick Ten" system meaning that players can bend the will of the shotgun to extend its range or pack an even heavier punch. If any of that sounds interesting to you then check out our best Vanguard Combat Shotgun loadouts which will cover the attachments and perks you should be using. 

Prefer another shotgun? Check out the article below for another shotgun loadout guide: 

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This pump-action shotgun is a classic in the Call of Duty franchise and has been present since Call of Duty 2. Originally the M1897 Trench Gun, the Combat Shotgun has the best range out of all shotguns, but struggles with aim down sights (ADS) speeds. 

Despite its pre-set strengths and weaknesses, the Combat Shotgun has a lot of leeway to play around with thanks to the Pick Ten system, which returns from Black Ops 4. To save you from the K/D wrecking experimentation, we’ve got the best Vanguard Combat Shotgun loadouts that will have soaring to the top of leaderboards in no time. 

Best Vanguard Combat Shotgun Loadouts: Hip-Fire King

This best Vanguard Combat Shotgun loadout is perfect for those tighter maps such as Das Haus, however can work well in any map with corridors of any kind. With a tighter spread and incendiary rounds, you’ll never have to ADS again, and it even has some decent range. Just point and shoot, and you’ll wrack up some kills, not only making it one of the best Vanguard Combat Shotgun loadouts, but the Vanguard best guns.  

• Muzzle: M97 Full Choke
• Barrel: Sawed-Off
• Optic: N/A
• Stock: CGC 3M Adjustable
• Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
• Magazine: 16 Gauge 10 Round Drums
• Ammo Type: Incendiary 
• Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
• Proficiency: Sleight of Hand
• Kit: Quick

Best Vanguard Combat Shotgun Loadouts: Mid-Range

Extending the range a little further this best Vanguard Combat Shotgun loadout will have you glued to your optics. Essentially abandoning hipfire, this loadout is all about ADS, so you’ll be picking off enemies from mid range, and even a little further if you have the skill to go with it. This isn’t as immediately accessible as the previous loadout, however it can be far more useful in the mid-sized maps too. 

• Muzzle: M97 Full Choke
• Barrel: Framble 23” No. 4m
• Optic: Slate Reflector
• Stock: Framble Big Game
• Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
• Magazine: 16 Gauge 7 Round Drums
• Ammo Type: Slug
• Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
• Proficiency: Sleight of Hand
• Kit: Quick

Best Vanguard Combat Shotgun Loadouts: Perks And Equipment

To top off your best Vanguard Combat Shotgun loadouts, you’ll need the right perks and equipment. Considering that these shotguns can be deadly, but also can struggle in open spaces against longer ranged weapons, these perks and equipment should ease the danger somewhat, and have been split by the hipfire then mid-range loadouts. 

• Perk 1: Fortified/Dauntless
• Perk 2: High Alert
• Perk 3: Overkill
• Secondary: MP40/ Type 100
• Lethal: Thermite
• Tactical: Stim
• Field Upgrade: Dead Silence

You now know all components needed to make the best Vanguard Combat Shotgun loadouts. Looking for something a little snappier? Check out our guide for the best Vanguard Type 100 loadouts. 

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