Best Hauer 77 Loadout in Black Ops Cold War
30. Oktober 2026 · Aktualisiert 10. November 2026 · 2 Min. Lesezeit
Original-game build
Original-game guide from the October 2026 editorial snapshot. Accessible sources confirm the attachment names; this is not a claim of a majority consensus or current Warzone compatibility.
Source check: 2026-11-10 · 1 independent source families
An editorial suggestion using verified attachment names, rather than a majority recommendation.
- Muzzle
- Duckbill Choke
- Barrel
- 25.2" Task Force
- Body
- Steady Aim Laser
- Handle
- Speed Tape
- Stock
- Shotgun Stock
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Source review — 10 November 2026: This is an original-game loadout from the dated guide below. Accessible source pages confirm the listed weapon attachment names. Perks and equipment retain their original dated attribution; the source review does not imply hands-on testing or a fresh balance-patch analysis.
The Hauer 77 is the launch pump shotgun of Black Ops Cold War, and Charlie INTEL's March 2021 tier list called it deadly up close but out of its depth further away, ranking it B-Tier. Use Upcomer's class from 30 April 2021, after a Season 3 buff lifted its max damage range from 5.08m to 5.72m. It does not reflect Seasons 4 to 6.
Best Hauer 77 loadout
Source: Upcomer, 30 April 2021 (Season 3). GamesAtlas confirms all five attachments.
| Slot | Pick | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | Duckbill Choke | Upcomer says it reduces pellet spread without side effects |
| Barrel | 25.2" Task Force | Increases damage; has some unstated drawbacks |
| Body | Steady Aim Laser | No penalties; included for mobility |
| Handle | Speed Tape | No penalties; included for mobility |
| Stock | Shotgun Stock | No penalties; included for mobility |
Upcomer does not name perks or a Wildcard.
Why this build works
The Season 3 patch also reduced the Task Force barrel's penalties, so Upcomer considers its damage worth the cost. Every other attachment is chosen because it adds little risk, and three of them are there for mobility.
How to play it
Stay very close and keep moving. Charlie INTEL's tier list says the Hauer struggles badly once the target is farther away, so use it around corners and let a primary handle everything else. Dexerto's class below pairs it with an M16 for that reason.
Alternative setups
Dexerto secondary (updated 4 February 2021): Duckbill Choke, SWAT 5mw Laser Sight, Serpent Wrap, No Stock and a Reinforced Heavy barrel, with an M16 primary and Perk Greed. Dexerto says the laser makes hip-fire very effective and No Stock cuts sprint-to-fire by 40%. It prints the barrel as 26.6", but GamesAtlas lists 21.6" Reinforced Heavy for this gun, so check the in-game name. Perks: Tactical Mask, Flak Jacket, Scavenger, Tracker, Ninja, Gung-Ho.
Unlock notes
GamesAtlas lists the Hauer 77 at level 7 as a launch weapon. Duckbill Choke arrives at weapon level 3, Steady Aim Laser at 5, Speed Tape at 7, Shotgun Stock at 13 and 25.2" Task Force at 32.
Sources
- Upcomer: Black Ops Cold War Hauer 77 loadout, Season 3
- Dexerto: Best Hauer 77 loadout for Black Ops Cold War
- Charlie INTEL: What's the best Shotgun in Cold War Season 2?
- GamesAtlas: Hauer 77
Checked: 30 October 2026. Reflects Season 3 (April 2021); later patches not covered by the source.