With its ultra-low time-to-kill and extreme mobility, Call of Duty: Vanguard offers one of the most rapid FPS experiences available. At launch, Call of Duty: Vanguard saw some shotguns in a relatively poor position when compared to other choices, but following a few patches, and fans familiarizing themselves with the maps, shotguns have finally become a viable, if not an excellent, option for most players. With the most recent changes, the Einhorn Revolving Shotgun, which was previously regarded as the worst shotgun choice, has risen to become one of the most effective guns in close-range encounters.
The Einhorn Revolving Shotgun is the second-fastest firing shotgun in Call of Duty: Vanguard, just behind the Gracey Auto Shotgun. While it initially sat behind the Gracey Auto Shotgun in nearly every respect, the Einhorn Revolving now offers the perfect combination of fire rate and damage that makes it an arguably better choice on small maps. It still does not offer the range of the Combat Shotgun, or the absolute power of the Double Barrel, but instead fills a spot that is perfect for beginner players.
How to Effectively Use the Einhorn Revolving Shotgun
The mid-November patch for Call of Duty: Vanguard aimed to nerf shotguns, but had very little effect on shotguns like the Gracey Auto and Einhorn Revolving. Since these two automatic shotguns already lacked range, any change to their bullet spread and range capabilities were largely shrugged off. Instead, the patch encouraged players to expand their horizons and take a second look at the Einhorn Revolving Shotgun. In light of the recent patch, fans developed a ton of builds for the Einhorn Revolving Shotgun that turn it from a middling weapon at best to a truly formidable choice. Like the Gracey Auto, the Einhorn Revolving is best used by beginner players who cannot reliably hit flick shots, or for players who are looking to eliminate multiple enemies in a short period of time.
At its core, the Einhorn Revolving Shotgun is just like any other shotgun in Call of Duty: Vanguard, and, as such, is best used on small to medium range maps, especially those that force opponents into tight, indoor spaces. The best Call of Duty: Vanguard maps for the Einhorn Revolving Shotgun to shine on are Das Haus and Shipment, but it can also be effective on Eagle's Nest and Decoy. The key for players on medium-sized maps like Bocage, Decoy, or Castle, is to focus on getting to the indoor spaces as quickly and safely as possible. It's important to prioritize engagements where the Einhorn Revolving Shotgun is at an advantage.
The Best Attachments for the Einhorn Revolving Shotgun
Since weapons like the Einhorn Revolving Shotgun are used at such close-range distances, they can be built with indifference to Call of Duty: Vanguard's bloom mechanic. In fact, the Einhorn Revolving Shotgun benefits greatly from attachments like the A5 Smoothbore that increases pellet spread. The rest of the attachments should focus largely on damage range and sprint to fire speed. For this, the Klauser 710MM O2B barrel works best, along with the Removed Stock or Residorf Folding Stock. The weapon's grips should be a combination of the SMLE Pistol Grip along with the Fabric Grip. Lastly, the 12 Gauge 5 Round Cylinder is a great option for the magazine slot, with either Packed Powder or Buck and Slug for ammunition type.
Since Call of Duty Vanguard's Combat Pacing can pair small maps with high amounts of players, there is no reason to look anywhere else other than Gung Ho while choosing a proficiency for the Einhorn Revolving Shotgun. While the kit slot is relatively wide open, Quick is a great choice for beginners, with Fully Loaded being the optimal choice for more advanced players.
Call of Duty: Vanguard is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.