Shotguns are usually among the worst and therefore least popular weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone. However, a YouTuber has now found a shotgun build that allows him to effortlessly eliminate enemies.
What kind of build is this? YouTuber Jack “jackfrags” Mason has come up with a build for the Origin 12 in one of his recent videos, one of the shotguns in Modern Warfare. The Origin is so unpopular that it is used in only 0.4% of matches and desperately needs a buff.
However, the YouTuber demonstrates with his build that it can actually perform well when used correctly. He focuses on speed and aggressive tactics to storm entrenched enemies and take them down from close range in buildings or alleys. For jackfrags, it has become his “new favorite weapon”.
jackfrags has previously made weapons that were considered weak quite powerful with his builds. With his powerful Oden build, for example, he easily takes out all his enemies.
Here’s how to build the OP build:
- Muzzle: Choke
- Barrel: FORGE TAC Stalker
- Laser: 5mW Laser
- Stock: No Stock
- Ammunition: 12-Round Magazine
“OP” Origin 12 – Is it worth it?
What makes it so powerful: The core of the build is the choke on the barrel, which reduces spread and allows the Origin to hit more pellets on target. Together with the barrel, you can even hit accurately at a few meters.
With the laser and the stock attachment, you will be moving quickly and hitting more accurately from the hip. This avoids having to switch to sights and allows you to overwhelm enemies. The magazine helps you compensate for missed shots.
You should primarily use the weapon when you intend to storm houses or fight mainly in the cities of the Warzone. Ideally, you have a team that covers you with long-range weapons.
However, you can view the Origin 12 with this build as a substitute for some submachine guns that are also played in a “Run and Gun” style, like the MP7. The effective range of the shotgun is shorter, but it is still stronger in close quarters.
You can watch the build in action in the embedded video from jackfrags:
Here are the downsides: Despite the strong build, the Origin 12 likely will not make it into the list of the best weapons for the Warzone. It is still very niche and requires coordination or specific circumstances where the gas circle closes tightly around an urban area.
For open areas of the Warzone, the Origin 12 is completely unsuitable. There are too many weapons that can pose a threat to you at longer ranges, including many assault rifles, especially if the bullet velocity is properly adjusted.
If you do not prefer the shotgun playstyle but are a fan of jackfrags’ builds, he has other strong loadouts available. His setup for the M4A1 is particularly strong for solo play and makes the popular assault rifle even deadlier at all ranges.
