Haymaker best loadout in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 2023 (CoD MW3 2023). Includes best Haymaker build, class setup, attachments, & how to unlock.
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Haymaker - Weapon Stats & How To Unlock
Haymaker
Weapon Stats
Basic Information
| Weapon Type | SHOTGUN |
|---|---|
| How To Get | Level 39 |
| Max Level | 22 |
| Info | Highly effective at close range, this mag-fed combat shotgun will clear rooms with rounds to spare. |
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Best Haymaker Loadout for Multiplayer
| Muzzle | Bryson Choke |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Imperator Long Barrel |
| Stock | Relentless Tactical Stock |
| Magazine | 12 Round Mag |
| Underbarrel | XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop |
This is Shotgun with both a moderately good Fire Rate and Damage. The default Effective Damage Range is only 2.3 meters, but you can get a 1 shot kill if you hit the enemy anywhere besides the legs within this range. You can get a kill with 2 shots if you are within 7 or 8 meters of the enemy and in this case the TTK is pretty fast. It's not flawless in any way because of its short range but it can be very powerful indoors or in small maps.
This build uses the Muzzle to decrease the Shotgun Spread and the Barrel to increase Range and Bullet Velocity. This makes it possible to get a kill in 2 shots within the range of a little more than 10 meters, making it a lot better in combat. The default Magazine only has 8 Rounds so we included the 12 Round Magazine as well. You can change the Stock to the No Stock Mod if you want to focus on Mobility, but keep in mind that this will make the Recoil a lot stronger.
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Haymaker - Compatible Attachments
Muzzle
| FSS Thunderstrike Brake | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 17 |
|---|---|
| SR70 Taq Brake | - Leveling the Lockwood 680 to Level 2 |
| XTEN Modified Choke | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 13 - Leveling the Expedite 12 to Level 29 |
| Tectonica Suppressor | - Leveling the Riveter to Level 6 |
| SA Schweigen DX | - Leveling the Expedite 12 to Level 8 |
| SA Schweigen XS | - Leveling the Bryson 800 to Level 14 |
| FTAC Tridentcore | - Leveling the Bryson 890 to Level 20 |
| SA MX-50 | - Leveling the Bryson 800 to Level 11 |
| DR-77 Ironhead Brake | - Leveling the Lockwood 680 to Level 27 |
| RMGE-7 | - Leveling the Expedite 12 to Level 16 |
| Lockwood Smoothfire 12 | - Leveling the Bryson 800 to Level 17 |
| OVL-70 Comp | - Leveling the Bryson 890 to Level 11 |
| Vulture Claw Breacher | - Leveling the Expedite 12 to Level 12 |
| Mack8 Frost Bite | - Leveling the Bryson 800 to Level 20 |
| Crown Breaker Choke | - Leveling the Lockwood 680 to Level 18 |
| XTEN Full Choke | - Leveling the Expedite 12 to Level 23 |
| Bryson Improved Choke | - Leveling the Bryson 800 to Level 4 |
| Bryson Choke | - Leveling the Bryson 890 to Level 15 |
| Flash Twist-90 | - Leveling the Expedite 12 to Level 19 |
| XTEN Quadflash | - Leveling the Bryson 800 to Level 19 |
Barrel
| Jab-30 Short Barrel | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Imperator Long Barrel | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 19 |
Laser
| SL Razorhawk Laser Light | - Leveling the SVA 545 to Level 10 |
|---|---|
| Verdant Hook Box Laser | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 10 |
| Canted Vibro-Dot 7 | - Leveling the KVD Enforcer to Level 16 - Leveling the TAQ-56 to Level 10 |
| Pro Sapphire Box Laser | - Leveling the Sidewinder to Level 18 |
| SZ 1MW PEQ | - Leveling the SP-R 208 to Level 2 |
| Schlager PEQ Box IV | - Leveling the Holger 556 to Level 12 - Leveling the Signal 50 to Level 3 |
| Corio Laz-44 V3 | - Leveling the KV Inhibitor to Level 14 - Leveling the MCPR-300 to Level 3 |
| FSS Ole-V Laser | - Leveling the MTZ Interceptor to Level 11 - Leveling the EBR-14 to Level 10 |
| 1MW Laser Box | - Leveling the Holger 26 to Level 11 - Leveling the M4 to Level 12 |
| STOVL DR Laser Box | - Leveling the DG-58 LSW to Level 24 - Leveling the Kastov 762 to Level 9 |
| Corvus Peq Beam-5 | - Leveling the Lachmann-762 to Level 8 |
| FTAC Grimline Laser | - Leveling the DG-56 to Level 10 - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 5 |
| Luminate-44 | - Leveling the DM56 to Level 14 - Leveling the SAKIN MG38 to Level 8 |
| DXS Flash 90 | - Leveling the Pulemyot 762 to Level 12 - Leveling the FR 5.56 to Level 11 - Leveling the RAAL MG to Level 4 |
Optic
| SZ Mini | - Leveling the COR-45 to Level 3 - Leveling the P890 to Level 4 |
|---|---|
| Corio Re-X Pro | - Leveling the .50 GS to Level 4 |
| SZ Holotherm | - Leveling the PDSW 528 to Level 12 |
| AOK 4.0X RQ-9 Recon | - Leveling the SVA 545 to Level 2 |
| TX4 Havoc | - Leveling the BAS-B to Level 5 |
| Slate Reflector | - Leveling the Striker to Level 12 |
| KR Minitac-40 Riser | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 3 |
| Cronen Mini Dot | - Leveling the Striker 9 to Level 2 - Leveling the FSS Hurricane to Level 3 |
| Cronen Mini Pro | - Leveling the WSP Swarm to Level 8 - Leveling the Expedite 12 to Level 7 |
| SZ Sigma-IV Optic | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 2 - Leveling the X12 to Level 4 |
| QTG Reflex Sight | TBD |
| Caucasus Reflex Sight | - Leveling the Pulemyot 762 to Level 5 |
| Nydar Model 2023 | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| MK. 3 Reflector | - Leveling the MTZ-556 to Level 2 |
| Dragon's Eye Optic | TBD |
| XRK On-Point Optic | - Leveling the Bryson 890 to Level 5 |
| Aim OP-V4 | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 5 |
| DF105 Reflex Sight | - Leveling the Kastov-74u to Level 10 |
| Monocle CT90 | - Leveling the Minibak to Level 12 |
| Corvus Sol-76 | - Leveling the Lockwood 680 to Level 5 - Leveling the VEL 46 to Level 5 |
| SZ Recharge-Dx | - Leveling the Fennec 45 to Level 4 |
| SZ SRO-7 | - Leveling the M16 to Level 11 |
| KR V4 1X Riser | - Leveling the Riveter to Level 2 |
| Corio Enforcer Optic | - Leveling the Vaznev-9K to Level 14 |
| SZ Lonewolf Optic | - Leveling the M4 to Level 2 |
| Kazan-Holo | - Leveling the Kastov 545 to Level 7 |
| SZ Battle Optic | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 19 |
| Corvus Downrange-00 | - Leveling the MX9 to Level 8 |
| XTEN Angel-40 | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 11 |
| Chrios Holo | - Leveling the Holger 26 to Level 15 |
| XTEN ERX-10 Mini | - Leveling the MTZ Interceptor to Level 6 |
| Corio ELT-10 2.5 | - Leveling the DG-58 LSW to Level 5 |
| KR Mortis Precision 2.5X | - Leveling the DG-56 to Level 4 |
| KR Marauder 9 Riser | - Leveling the Holger 556 to Level 19 |
| TOS Nightfall 2.5X Thermal Optic | - Leveling the MTZ-762 to Level 7 |
| VLK 4.0 Optic | - Leveling the KATT-AMR to Level 3 - Leveling the Kastov 762 to Level 4 |
| Schlager 3.4X | - Leveling the RAPP H to Level 12 |
| Forge Tac Delta 4 | - Leveling the 556 Icarus to Level 9 |
| Cronen Zero-P Optic | - Leveling the TAQ-56 to Level 4 |
| SZ Aggressor-Ir Optic | - Leveling the ISO Hemlock to Level 5 |
| Schlager Night View | - Leveling the STB 556 to Level 5 |
| VX350 Thermal Optic | - Leveling the RPK to Level 7 |
| Teplo-OP3 Scope | - Leveling the SA-B 50 to Level 9 |
| FSS Spectre Microtherm | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 19 |
| DR582 Hybrid Sight | - Leveling the SAKIN MG38 to Level 5 |
| Hybrid Firepoint | - Leveling the Lachmann-762 to Level 14 |
| SZ Vortex-90 | - Leveling the VEL 46 to Level 28 |
| BPZ40 Hybrid | - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 8 |
| SZ Oscar-9 | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 15 |
| Thermo-Optic X9 | - Leveling the Lachmann-556 to Level 14 |
| Teplo Clear Shot | - Leveling the HCR 56 to Level 9 |
| Corio CQC Scope | - Leveling the Bryson 800 to Level 5 |
| Daunt-C80 | - Leveling the Lockwood 300 to Level 6 |
| Cronen Intlas MSP-12 | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| Intlas CAS-14 | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
Stock
| Relentless Tactical Stock | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Ironhide Brace Stock | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 11 |
| Demo XK12 Light Tac Stock | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 15 |
| MW8 Ruthless Heavy Stock | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 16 |
| No Stock Mod | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 21 |
Rear Grip
| Blitz Tactical Grip | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Demo Assault Breaker Grip | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 7 |
| Avalanche Palmrest Grip | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 12 |
| Avalanche Palmrest Grip | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 12 |
| Ivanov XT-35 Steady Grip | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 14 |
| Molten Assault Grip | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 18 |
Magazine
| 5 Round Mag | TBD |
|---|---|
| 12 Round Mag | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 20 - Leveling the ISO 45 to Level 20 - Leveling the P890 to Level 8 |
| 20 Round Drum | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 22 |
Ammunition
| 12 Gauge Slug | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Bolo Shells | TBD |
| 12 Gauge Explosive | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| 12 Gauge Dragon's Breath | - Leveling the Expedite 12 to Level 28 |
Underbarrel
| Agent Grip | - Leveling the KVD Enforcer to Level 6 - Leveling the X13 Auto to Level 17 |
|---|---|
| Bruen Pivot Vertical Grip | - Leveling the SVA 545 to Level 12 |
| VX Pineapple | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 4 - Leveling the 556 Icarus to Level 14 |
| Operator Foregrip | - Leveling the PDSW 528 to Level 16 |
| FTAC SP-10 Angled Grip | - Leveling the KV Inhibitor to Level 15 |
| FTAC RS-9 Stealth Angled Grip | - Leveling the DG-58 LSW to Level 14 |
| Bruen Bastion Angled Grip | - Leveling the MCW 6.8 to Level 7 |
| Chewk Angled Grip | - Leveling the Longbow to Level 11 |
| Bruen Heavy Support Grip | - Leveling the Striker to Level 8 |
| Commando Foregrip | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 8 |
| Edge-47 Grip | - Leveling the M13B to Level 16 |
| Demo Firm Grip | - Leveling the DG-56 to Level 13 - Leveling the Lockwood Mk2 to Level 9 |
| XTEN Gravedigger | - Leveling the Signal 50 to Level 9 |
| FTAC Ripper 56 | - Leveling the MTZ Interceptor to Level 10 - Leveling the Lachmann-762 to Level 6 |
| Demo Cleanshot 40 | - Leveling the Holger 26 to Level 3 - Leveling the Lockwood 300 to Level 8 |
| Demo Imp-44 Grip | - Leveling the TAQ-56 to Level 6 |
| FTAC Tiger Grip | - Leveling the BAS-B to Level 10 - Leveling the M4 to Level 6 |
| FSS Sharkfin 90 | - Leveling the Fennec 45 to Level 2 |
| Bruen Sync Shot Grip | - Leveling the Striker 9 to Level 10 - Leveling the PDSW 528 to Level 22 |
| XTEN Drop Grip | - Leveling the STB 556 to Level 7 |
| XTEN Nexus Grip | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 2 |
| Phase-3 Grip | - Leveling the MTZ-762 to Level 11 - Leveling the Vaznev-9K to Level 9 |
| XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 9 |
| FTAC MSP-98 Handstop | - Leveling the Sidewinder to Level 11 |
| Dr-6 Handstop | - Leveling the WSP Swarm to Level 23 |
| XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 13 |
| XTEN TX-12 Handstop | - Leveling the TYR to Level 14 |
| Kimura Ryn-03 Vertical Grip | - Leveling the MTZ-556 to Level 6 |
| Kimura Seraphic Vertical Grip | - Leveling the KVD Enforcer to Level 25 |
| SL Skeletal Vertical Grip | - Leveling the Riveter to Level 7 |
| Holger Vertical Grip | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| Bruen Tactical Vertical Grip | - Leveling the MCW to Level 9 |
| Merc Foregrip | - Leveling the Holger 556 to Level 10 - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 6 |
| Lockgrip Precision-40 | - Leveling the Lachmann Sub to Level 9 |
| Hex-40 Grip | - Leveling the ISO Hemlock to Level 9 |
| Schlager Tango | - Leveling the Kastov 762 to Level 7 |
| OP-X9 Foregrip | - Leveling the WSP Stinger to Level 7 - Leveling the EBR-14 to Level 6 |
| TV Wrecker Grip | - Leveling the HCR 56 to Level 10 |
| Bruen Tilt Grip | - Leveling the TAQ-56 to Level 13 |
| Cronen Grooveshot Grip | - Leveling the Bryson 800 to Level 7 |
| EXF Backdraft Grip | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 17 |
| Bruen Warrior Grip | - Leveling the VEL 46 to Level 3 |
Haymaker - Weapon Progression
| Lv | Feature |
|---|---|
| 5 | Jab-30 Short Barrel |
| 6 | Blitz Tactical Grip |
| 7 | VX Pineapple |
| 8 | 5 Round Mag |
| 9 | Corid Re-X Pro |
| 10 | Demo Assault Breaker Grip |
| 11 | Relentless Tactical Stock |
| 12 | 12 Gauge Slug |
| 13 | Verdant Hook Box Laser |
| 14 | Ironhide Brace Stock |
| 15 | Avalanche Palmrest Grip |
| 16 | XTEN Modified Choke |
| 17 | Ivanov XT-35 Steady Grip |
| 18 | Demo XK12 Light Tac Stock |
| 19 | MW8 Ruthless Heavy Stock |
| 20 | FSS Thunderstrike Brake |
| 21 | Molten Assault Grip |
| 22 | Imperator Long Barrel |
| 23 | 12 Round Mag |
| 24 | No Stock Mod |
| 25 | 20 Round Drum |
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