Best Of
The bugs and robots inHelldivers 2are fierce and formidable.
To this end, you need effective weapons to put them down.
Helldivers 2is still relatively new, and many players are still unfamiliar with some of the weapons.
Here is an overview of five of thebest weaponsin the game to make you unbeatable.
Notably, it packs serious firepower and has 80 and 360 Fire and Damage ratings, respectively.
Generally, shotguns are ideal for close-range combat.
It is also worth noting that this weapon has limited armor penetration.
The SG-8 Punisher shotgun costs only four medals and is accessible via theHelldiversMobilize Warbond.
Interestingly, you could extend the weapons magazine capacity from six to eight rounds for one medal.
Interestingly, you dont discard ammo when reloading this shotgun because it reloads one shell at a time.
AR-23E Liberator Explosive Assault Rifle
Besides a shotgun, you also need an assault rifle for long-range shooting.
Overall, the AR-23E Liberator Explosive is a reliable assault rifle effective against robots and bugs.
Additionally, the bullets are explosive, causing significant damage upon impact with enemies, especially bugs.
To this end, it has a relatively high 55 Damage rating.
Moreover, the bullets can easily penetrate through light armor.
However, you might still maintain your fire on your targets for maximum impact and minimal ammo wastage.
It is also worth mentioning the red-dot sight, which also helps with targeting.
The AR-23E Liberator Explosive assault rifle costs 40 medals.
Instead, it uses emergency heat dump canisters, which only deplete when it overheats.
On the other hand, one of its most notable shortcomings is the slow turning speed when firing.
Notably, while the LAS-5 Scythe is powerful, it performs even better when upgraded.
SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary Shotgun
The SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary is another shotgun with slightly better capabilities.
However, it is only recommended for unarmored targets.
Notably, it’s possible for you to perform two upgrades to make this shotgun even more lethal.
The first upgrade increases the weapons range, enabling you to deal considerable damage from longer distances.
The second upgrade replaces the ordinary rounds with flechette rounds.
you’re free to get the shotgun for 60 medals and perform the upgrades for three medals.
However, it is also worth noting that automatic firing can deplete your limited ammo.
PLAS-1 Scorcher Plasma Rifle
The PLAS-1 Scorcher is the first plasma weapon created inHelldivers.
Essentially, it is a rifle designed to shoot concentrated bolts of plasma (superheated gas).
However, that is not its only impressive feature.
Notably, the bolts of plasma expand on impact, causing considerable damage to your enemies.
Moreover, the bolts can also explode after traveling certain distances, causing anti-personnel damage.
This weapon is quite effective in its standard design.
However, you’re able to still make two important upgrades to make it even more lethal.
Both upgrades cost two medals each.
Notably, explosions from the plasma bolts hurt everyone caught in the blast, including yourself and friendlies.
Overall, it is ideal for mid-range crowd-clearing.
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