In Call of Duty: Warzone, the shotgun acts as an underrated champion in many modern fights. With the meta leaning towards long-range and medium-range engagements, players have traded their shotguns for SMGs and Tactical Rifles. With the recent nerf, many Call of Duty: Warzone fans are expecting a resurgence of shotgun viability as players are forced back into close-combat confrontations.

Call of Duty: Warzone offers several shotgun options since the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War integration. As players explore each weapon, some fans have discovered a hidden power within the Hauer 77. Although the weapon has its flaws, hidden below its cover is a one-shot kill weapon that is relatively easy to use.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War describes the Hauer 77 as a pump-action shotgun with high damage and a hand-loaded chamber. The weapon used to be called the Ithaca Model 37 with its only other appearance in Call of Duty: Black Ops Nintendo DS version. The weapon unlocks at level 7 and comes with a 5 round magazine. While it is slow to fire, the one-shot kill possibility means that players may only need one shot when it comes to bringing down an enemy player.

• Muzzle - Duckbill Choke
• Barrel - 19.3" Overlord Barrel
• Body - SWAT 5mW Laser Sight
• Stock - Shotgun Stock
• Handle - Quickdraw Handle

Whether used as a primary or secondary, this loadout makes the Hauer 77 a powerful weapon for Call of Duty: Warzone fans. The muzzle reduces the spread of pellets while the barrel increases the rate of fire for the weapon overall. This combination increases the chances of hitting a target and helps guide a player towards that one-shot kill potential.

The SWAT 5mW Laser Sight increases hip-fire accuracy, allowing players a chance to kill without aiming. By adding in the Shotgun Stock, players increase their sprint-out speed, allowing them to switch from running to gunning at a moment's notice. Finally, the Quickdraw Handle allows a quick swap option between weapons, so even if a Call of Duty: Warzone enemy retreats, players can gun them down.

Call of Duty: Warzone is a game of unexpected versatility, and this shotgun works as both a primary and secondary option. Any player who spends the time practicing will be able to take advantage of its one-hit kill possibilities. It is best paired with a long-range rifle or an assault rifle to make up for its close-range restriction.

Call of Duty: Warzone is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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