Best Lockwood 680 MW3 loadout: Class setup, attachments, perks

Pump action shotguns are a staple of Call of Duty having featured in every game across every setting, and Modern Warfare 3 is no different. Here’s the best Lockwood 680 loadout to use in MW3 Season 3.

Making its comeback having last appeared in Modern Warfare (2019), the Remington 870 appears once again as the Lockwood 680. This classic pump-action shotgun hits hard at close range but is capable of remaining competitive much further out than its competitors.

Initially, it can seem weak but when built correctly the Lockwood 680 goes from arguably the worst shotgun in MW3 Season 3 to easily the best. It’s just a matter of knowing which attachments to use.

To help you figure out what attachments to run use this guide on the best Lockwood 680 MW3 loadout that aims to extend the shotgun’s damage range as far as possible.

Contents

• Best Lockwood 680 MW3 loadout
• Best Lockwood 680 class: Perks & equipment
• How to unlock Lockwood 680 in MW3
• Best Lockwood 680 alternative in MW3

Best Lockwood 680 MW3 loadout

Attachments

• Muzzle: Crown Breaker Choke
• Barrel: Bryson Hammerforge Long Barrel
• Stock: Sawed Off Mod
• Guard: Matuzek Xray Skeleton
• Bolt: Express Light Bolt

The Lockwood 680 is at its best when you maximize damage range and minimize shot spread. This makes shots not only deal more damage from further away but also more consistent and less frustrating.

To maximize these key stats use both the Crown Breaker Choke and Bryson Hammerforge Long Barrel. Previously, the Lockwood Defender Heavy Long Barrel was a good option too but that received some hefty nerfs in Season 2 Reloaded making the Hammerforge the better option in Season 3.

The other three attachments should all be used to heighten mobility and handling as you’ll need to run and gun with the Lockwood 680, just like any other shotgun. The Sawed Off Mod and Matuzek Xray Skeleton are both great for this as they both boost movement, resulting in a Tactical Sprint Speed of 7.4 meters per second. Forget SMGs, that’s faster than some pistols.

Finally, the increased health in MW3 means that the Lockwood 680 often requires two shots to secure a kill. This isn’t ideal as a second shot can take a while to get off but the Express Light Bolt mitigates this problem by increasing the shotgun’s fire rate.

Best Lockwood 680 class: Perks & equipment

• Vest: Overkill Vest
  • Allows for two primary weapons, increased weapon swap speed, and can reload while sprinting.
• Gloves: Assault Gloves
  • While jumping, accuracy and time to ADS is improved.
• Boots: Covert Sneakers
  • Eliminates footstep sounds.
• Gear: Ghost T/V Camo
  • While moving, blocks detection by UAVs, enemy radar sources, and Heartbeat Sensors.
• Lethal: Frag Grenade
  • Cookable fragmentation grenade.
• Tactical: Smoke Grenade
  • Deploys a smoke screen that blocks vision and automated targeting systems.

MW3’s Overkill Vest compliments the Lockwood 680 as it lets you use a meta assault rifle like the Holger 556 to cover its obvious limitations. It also lets you reload while sprinting which is an excellent ability to have with a pump action that loads one shell at a time.

Both the Covert Sneakers and Ghost T/V camo are necessary with the Lockwood 680. With an effective range of barely 10 meters, you’ll need to get close to enemies, and that’s going to be practically impossible without these perks.

As for the Assault Gloves, these provide an additional tool for winning gunfights. They effectively let you jumpshot without the various movement penalties that would normally apply affecting you. This can catch other players off guard, especially if get up close to them, an area where the Lockwood 680 excels.

Equipment-wise, you’ll want to run a Smoke Grenade to deal with opponents sitting back and making your life difficult. They can block off sightlines and let you close the gap under the cover of smoke. Finally, a Frag Grenade is a top-tier lethal that is devastating if released at just the right moment.

How to unlock Lockwood 680 in Modern Warfare 3

The Lockwood 680 is unlocked in MW3 by reaching Level 4, available as soon as you first get access to the Gunsmith. Once you have the Lockwood 680, you’ll need to work through 27 gun levels to unlock all its unique attachments.

Best Lockwood 680 alternative in Modern Warfare 3

There aren’t any great comparisons to the Lockwood 680 as it is still the only pump action shotgun in MW3 Season 3, but the Haymaker is another viable option that has better damage range than it is often given credit for.

That’s all for this best Lockwood 680 loadout in MW3. For more Modern Warfare 3 classes, check out these guides:

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