Best Shotgun

The Bryson 800 is the best shotgun in Modern Warfare 2. To learn more about its pros & cons as well as recommended game modes and maps for the Bryson 800 shotgun, read on!

Best Shotgun

Bryson 800

The Bryson 800 is the best shotgun to use in Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer for its high damage output, decent range, and solid recoil control. This pump-action shot gun has the capacity to kill enemies from point blank to mid range in one shot.

Once customized with the appropriate loadout and attachments, players using the Bryson 800 can find high value in fast paced game modes where enemy activity is centralized. Capture-and-hold game modes such as Hardpoint or Domination are the best options for shotgun users looking to secure killstreaks.

For a list of pros and cons for the Bryson 800 shotgun, refer to the table below:

Bryson 800 Best Loadout and Attachments

Bryson 800 Best Game Modes & Maps

Recommended Game Modes

Domination

When playing Domination, players using the Bryson 800 should look to post up near strongholds in order to pick up easy kills at point blank range. Since enemy activity will be centralized in these three objective areas, be mindful of spawn rotations and readjust your position accordingly.

Players can also opt to cut off enemy pushes by staying in areas located in between enemy spawns and the B stronghold. This is the perfect way of getting multiple frags as well as securing the victory for your team.

Also use perks that can boost durability as staying posted in concealed areas might prompt enemies to aggressively push you. Throw in a few tactical and lethal equipments to slow down enemy pushes and reposition yourself to gain the upper hand.

Domination: How to Play and Best Loadouts

Hardpoint

Hardpoint is another small-scale game mode where the Bryson 800 can truly shine. Given that these game modes will be played in smaller maps with cramped spaces, have your Bryson 800's attachments focus on hip fire control as the ADS may not be as useful in point blank scenarios.

When playing Hardpoint, try to position yourself inside objective areas before the enemy. The Bryson 800 is capable of holding down hardpoints on its own, just make sure to use the Battle Hardened perk to resist flashes and stun equipments.

Hardpoint: How to Play and Best Loadouts

Team Deathmatch

The Bryson 800 can also be highly effective in kills-based objective modes such as Kill Confirmed. The player is expected to play either passively or aggressively depending on the queued map.

For maps with open spaces such as Taraq, it is recommended to play more passively and to stay inside infrastructures to catch enemy players off guard. On the other hand, players should run-and-gun in maps with cramped spaces and interiors such as Farm 18 or El Asilo.

With the primary win condition of securing more kills than the opposing team, players have no limitations in terms of playstyle but are recommended to follow cramped routes in the map and avoid open spaces.

Team Deathmatch: How to Play and Best Loadouts

Recommended Maps

El Asilo

For this map, players using the Bryson 800 should mainly play inside the building found in the middle of the map. Enemy activity is highly concentrated in this area so moving throughout the first and second floors often guarantees short range encounters.

Prepare a loadout and attachment suited for running-and-gunning as you will find yourself constantly sprinting in this map. With that said, prioritizing sprint to aim speed when choosing attachments for the Bryson 800 should also cross your mind.

El Asilo Map Guide

Farm 18

In Farm 18, the Bryson 800 excels in one particular area which is the Kill House Training Facility found in middle of the map. There will be a number of rooms in this area so try to strategically position yourself based on where enemies are spawning.

Equipping a perk package meant to increase survivability is key when playing Farm 18. Make sure to increase the hip fire accuracy of your shotgun as well since the ADS will rarely be put to use in this map.

Farm 18 Map Guide

Al Bagra Fortress

When using the Bryson 800 in Al Bagra Fortress, players should should post up in different locations inside the Munitions Storage. The Bryson 800 finds massive value in this area so try catching enemy players entering doors in the first and second floors of the map.

There will also be hallways in this location so equipping a C4 to clear out enemies beyong the firing range of the Bryson 800 might come in handy.

It is not recommended to run in the open as enemy players might be posted up in the the smaller building close to the opposite spawn area. Instead, plan out routes at the edges of the map as you will find objects for cover such as vehicles and boxes.

Al Bagra Fortress Map Guide

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