The JAK-12 Shotgun is the latest weapon to be added toCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandCall of Duty: Warzone. Having arrived in patch 1.28, the shotgun is based off the real-life AA-12, which has featured in many previousCall of Dutytitles. The main feature of the JAK-12 is its capability for fully-automatic fire, allowing it to quickly devastate in close-quarters.
The JAK-12 is the sixth shotgun inModern WarfareandWarzone, joining the Model 680, R9-0, 725, Origin 12, and VLK Rogue. Tounlock the JAK-12, players will need to get three hip-fire shotgun kills in seven different multiplayer matches. This can be done fairly quickly, as the matches don’t need to be played all the way through.
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Topside Attachments
The JAK-12 follows the standard pattern of AA-12 lookalikes in theCall of Dutyseries. It hits hard and fires fast, and can be devastating at close-range. However, like mostweapons inCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandWarzone, picking the right Attachments can completely change how the JAK-12 plays. Whether building for mobility, close-range power or even anti-vehicle ability, knowing the Attachments is essential.
Muzzle
The JAK-12 has a wide range of Muzzles available, but the most interesting is probably the FORGE TAC Marauder, which gives increased Damage Range and Tighter Peller Spread in addition to Sound Suppression.
Barrel
In choosing JAK-12 Barrels players will have to decide if they want to focus on up-close damage or longer range flexibility. The JAK Urban King increases Pellet Spread and Movement Speed, while the 2800 and 3600 both tighten Pellet Spread and increased Damage Range.
Laser
The JAK-12 gets the standardthreeCall of DutyLaser Attachments.The 5mW Laser buffs hip-fire, the Tac laser is better when aiming down sights, and the 1mW Laser shortens the time between sprinting and firing.
Optic
The JAK-12 can fit almost any sort of sight, but players will probably want to stick toCall of Duty’s close-range Opticsmost of the time.
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Underside Attachments
There are a few interesting underside attachments for the JAK-12, but it’s in the special ammunition that things get really exciting.
Stock
The most notable thing in theJAK-12 Stock optionsis there’s no No Stock option, so players should be ready to take a hit to their mobility. All three of the Stocks boost aiming ability in one way or another. The JAK Rabbit Ultralight is particularly interesting, as it boosts Aim Walking Movement Speed.
Rear Grip
The JAK-12 has the standard three grip options. The Rubberized Grip Tape might be the best choice for the JAK-12, particularly for players building for medium-range flexibility.
Ammunition
Here’s where things get interesting. As well as the 20 and 32-Round Drum Mags, the JAK-12 comes with three special ammo types. Slug rounds are solid rounds that give the auto-shotgun increased range and damage.Dragon’s Breath roundsare incendiaries that deal fire damage over time, and FRAG-12 rounds have an explosive AoE effect.
Underbarrel
The JAK-12 gets the same set of foregrips as mostguns inModern WarfareandWarzone. One thing to remember is that the Merc Foregrip works slightly differently with shotguns. Instead of the standard Hip-Fire boost, it instead lowers recoil and Aim Down Sight Speed.
Perks
There’s nothing particularly exciting in theModern WarfareandWarzonePerk choicesfor the JAK-12, as they’re a pretty standard set.
Vehicle Killer
There are several differenteffective loadouts for the JAK-12, balancing mobility with close and medium-range firepower. One of the most interesting however takes advantage of the shotgun’s incredible strength against vehicles.
Utilizing a Choke Muzzle, ZLR J3600 Torrent Battle, 5mW Laser, FRAG-12 rounds, and Stipple Grip, the JAK-12 can tear apart hard targets. This is useful inWarzonefor intercepting enemy vehicles, but is particularly effective against Killstreaks inModern Warfare. With a safe spot to fire from, the JAK-12 can down a VTOL Jet in as little as 2 magazines.
Call of Duty: Modern WarfareandWarzoneare available now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
