Modern Warfare 4 meta · October 2026
Best Shotgun Loadouts in MW4
Every shotgun in Modern Warfare 4, ranked by meta tier and popularity, with the best attachments and the full class to run it with. The best shotgun right now is the Rezi 12 (A tier).
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Point-blank monster on small maps. The slug build plus the Enforcer Apex (explosive slugs) stretches its range well past a normal pump.
- TTK close
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- TTK long
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- Popularity
- 0.6%
Class to run it with
Quick Fix · Bomb Squad · Battle Hardened · Flash Grenade · Sticky Grenade · Trophy System
Best Rezi 12 loadout
- MuzzleHaebang Bulsae-10
- LaserSchlager Visiv-5
- StockNo Stock
- Rear GripXRK Bygone-39
- Ammunition12 Gauge Slug
- ApexRezi 12 Enforcer
Apex · Rezi 12 Enforcer
The second launch shotgun. Viable but outclassed by the Rezi 12; the Lumen Apex build is the one to run.
- TTK close
- —
- TTK long
- —
- Popularity
- 0.1%
Class to run it with
Quick Fix · Ninja · Battle Hardened · Flash Grenade · Sticky Grenade · Portable Radar
Best Warlord loadout
- MuzzleMugi Kalnal-T 12G
- BarrelNK Gangta-12G
- BoltL-Strike Bolt
- StockMugi Tac-717 Stock
- Rear GripDV3-Sinsok Grip
- ApexWarlord Lumen
Apex · Warlord Lumen
Best shotgun in MW4: FAQ
- What is the best shotgun in MW4?
- The Rezi 12 (A tier, 0.6% popularity). Next best: Warlord (B tier).
- What is the best Rezi 12 loadout?
- Muzzle: Haebang Bulsae-10, Laser: Schlager Visiv-5, Stock: No Stock, Rear Grip: XRK Bygone-39, Ammunition: 12 Gauge Slug, Apex: Rezi 12 Enforcer. Run it with Quick Fix, Bomb Squad and Battle Hardened.
- Which shotgun unlocks first?
- The Rezi 12, at player level 4.
- How often are these shotgun loadouts updated?
- Whenever the meta moves. The rankings come from the same live data as the MW4 Intel app, last updated 28 Oct 2026.