News tip Helldivers 2: Punisher, Laser Cannon, Breaker Spray and Pray… Are these weapons still as powerful?

News tip Helldivers 2: Punisher, Laser Cannon, Breaker Spray and Pray… Are these weapons still as powerful?

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SG-8 Punisher: what is it worth after the update?

While this week’s update caused a lot of discussion among the community of Helldiverse II, this is mainly because of the nerfs to the weapons most used by players. But the developers didn’t just punish these heavy uses and also took the opportunity to improve a few underused weapons to make them more attractive. This is, for example, what they did for the SG-8 Punisher shotgunof which here are the modifications:

• Total ammo increased from 40 to 60
• Increased stun power
• Increased damage from 40 to 45 per bullet

While this shotgun was shunned by players due to its lack of versatility, it becomes very interesting after the update. In addition to increasing its damage, the developers mainly thought about boosting its ability to stun enemies, which means that SG-8 Punisher’s hits should destabilize opponents a little more effectivelysomething very useful in melee.

LAS-98 Laser Cannon: what is it worth after the update?

THE LAS-98 Laser Cannon was certainly one of the least useful weapons in the game. Its power was too low, the beam did not pierce the armor enough, and its use made the player too static to be truly effective on the field. Fortunately, the developers have chosen to change everything a little:

• Increased damage against large enemies
• Increased armor penetration
• Improved ergonomics

If you were hoping to be able to pierce the armor of Automatons or Chargers with the Laser Cannon and were disappointed with this weapon, you will finally be able to bring it out! Indeed, this support weapon is now much more effective against armored opponents, making it a very valid option. Remember to manage your energy if you don’t want to have to recharge at the wrong time.

SG-225 Breaker: what is it worth after the update?

If there was one primary weapon that ended up in most players’ inventories, it was the SG-225 Breaker. Thanks to its well-filled magazine and its ability to effectively clear the field by raining down bullets, it simply dominated all the other weapons in the game. Obviously, the developers therefore chose to reduce its effectiveness a little to be able to leave room for more. other weapons shine in turn:

• Number of ammo per magazine decreased from 16 to 13
• Recoil increased from 30 to 55

You would have understood it, using the SG-225 Breaker may well be a little more difficult than before. Be careful, the weapon is still very effective since its damage and its number of bullets fired per shot have not changed. However, you should have to reload much more often, and it will be less easy to water the terrain due to the much greater recoil. It’s up to you to try and see if it still suits you.

SG-225SP Breaker Spray & Pray: what is it worth after the update?

A slightly less effective variant than the basic Breaker, the SG-225SP Breaker Spray & Pray has unfortunately had to live in the shadow of his big brother since the start of the game. In order to give him a little more visibility, the developers have decided to give him a little nerf which could well make the difference:

• Armor penetration increased
• Rate of fire increased from 300 to 330
• Number of bullets per shot increased from 12 to 16
• Number of bullets per magazine reduced from 32 to 26

Between the better armor penetration and the increased number of bullets fired per shot, the SG-225SP Breaker Spray & Pray could well take the place that the SG-225 Breaker had before it. Be careful, it is much less precise than the latter, and even if it still has more bullets in its magazine, its rate of fire is such that you risk having to reload more often.

RS-422 Railgun: what is it worth after the update?

If there was one weapon that held the position of “best weapon in the game” before the update, it was the RS-422 Railgun. It must be said that between its foolproof maneuverability and its armor penetration which managed to penetrate the heaviest armor, this support weapon was simply exceptional and could be useful against both Automatons and Terminides. Seeing that the weapon was used in almost all high-level compositions, the developers decided to reduce its effectiveness a little:

• Armor penetration decreased in Stable mode
• Reduced damage against larger enemies

As you will have understood, it may be a little more difficult to use the Railgun since the update. Attention, the weapon remains quite viable even at high level, and although many players expressed their sorrow that the Railgun was dead, we do not share this opinion. Just be sure to use the “Unstable” mode and charge your shots enough to take on the most heavily armored enemies. For more information on this subject, we refer you to our dedicated guide.

FLAM-40 Flamethrower: what is it worth after the update?

In the same way as for the Laser Cannon, the FLAM-40 Flamethrower was one of those weapons that could be considered very disappointing in Helldivers II. While many players were already spraying the insects with flames to defeat them, they quickly realized that the flamethrower was not effective enough on the field to be able to use it. One thing that the developers intend to change with the update:

• Increased damage per second by 50%

If we would have liked a little stunning power to slow down enemies caught in the flames, for the moment we will have to settle for a nice increase in damage. The FLAM-40 Flamethrower is therefore particularly more effective today and can even defeat Chargers in a very short time., but be careful, the weapon is still quite difficult to use and will leave you vulnerable to the fastest attacks. It still largely leaves the “useless” category to join the “viable” category.