Nothing can strike fear into the hearts of Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) players like the terrifying thumping of an automatic shotgun, and that’s exactly what the MX Guardian can offer if you construct the perfect loadout.
In MW2‘s season four reloaded, Activision added this beast of a weapon. It’s a fully automatic, 12-gauge shotgun that carries 15 rounds of pure pain with destructive close-range capabilities and even limited mid-range usage.
If you’re a run-and-gun expert who’s looking for the best weapon in the shotgun class or an Overkill enthusiast who wants a perfect complimentary weapon to pair with a longer-range main, the MX Guardian is one of the easiest shotguns to simply hold the trigger down with and watch the killstreaks stack up.
Here’s the best class setup for MW2‘s newest shotgun.
Best MX Guardian loadout in MW2
- Muzzle: Bryson Choke
- Tighter Pellet Spread: +0.13 in
- Damage Range: +0.30 in
- Barrel: HYP-LM
- Recoil Steadiness: +0.50 lb
- Aim Down Sight Speed: -0.40 in
- Laser: Point-G3P 04
- Hip Walking Speed: -0.48 oz
- Hip Spread: +51.00 ft
- Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
- Hip Recoil Control: +0.80 oz
- Hip Fire Accuracy: +0.40 in
- Trigger Action: Semi-Auto
Secondary: Pistol of choice
Tactical: Stun Grenade
Lethal: Semtex
Perk Package: Bomb Squad and Scavenger, Fast Hands, Ghost
Field Upgrade: Dead Silence or Battle Rage
The MX Guardian won’t just surprise your enemies, it’ll also surprise you for a few games with how lethal it can be in a plethora of different situations. The most important aspect of the loadout is the Merc Foregrip underbarrel attachment, because it greatly decreases the recoil that this powerful shotgun brings when you hold down the trigger from the hip.
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With this build, the combination of the Bryson Choke muzzle, the HYP-LM barrel, and the Point-G3P 04 laser gives this behemoth a ton of damage, unreal range in its class, and a narrow pellet spread.
As I played out some matches on maps not named Shipment, for example, I found myself taking multiple engagements that would not have been possible with other shotguns. At 10 to 12 meters, this weapon can easily blast away enemies with three to four well-placed shots.
Of course, the MX Guardian excels in close-range encounters, and as a hipfire connoisseur, the accuracy and fire rate of this weapon cannot be beaten when you’re sliding into enemy territory looking for the smoke. The gun’s reload time is also relatively fast since it’s magazine-based, making it a lethal option for rushers who want to overwhelm opposing teams.
Ultimately, this shotgun could become a go-to in its class, and this build should help you rip through the competition with ease.
