Helldivers 2‘s Mud Devils Warbond options a number of thrilling new weapons accessible, together with the laser-guided M5-11 Solo Silo, EAT-700 Expendable Napalm, and the S-11 Speargun. Apart from the devastating AR-2 Coyote, the opposite choices within the new Dust Devils Warbond do not actually supply up any new ‘finest in slot’ additions to the sport, however they do supply enjoyable new alternatives to punish the enemies of democracy.
None really feel fairly as distinct because the S-11 Speargun, nevertheless. This information goals to interrupt down the Speargun’s id, how efficient it’s at what it units out to perform, in addition to the very best gear to pair it with to get essentially the most out of it.
Tips on how to Use the Speargun Successfully in Helldivers 2
The S-11 Speargun prices 85 Medals to unlock on the second web page of the Mud Devils Warbond. It fires a single spear projectile earlier than needing to reload (2.5-second reload time), and it holds 12 spare rounds. On impression, the projectile offers 650 injury (similar to a Railgun in Safe Mode) and detonates a small fuel grenade that offers an extra 25 injury and blinds/confuses enemies caught within the small fuel cloud impact.
The two.5-second reload isn’t stationary, so you possibly can hold transferring whereas reloading.
On paper, the Speargun seems type of underwhelming, regardless of its cool look, however in observe, the Speargun could be an efficient assist weapon on the battlefield. It is not going to be essentially the most devastating assist weapon by any means, however it excels via its utility. Resulting from its precision ranged fuel detonation, it may work wonders for clearing hordes and locking down bug breaches, and that very same fuel detonation can destroy spawners (bug holes, bot fabricators, and grounded conflict ships). It additionally does an admirable job softening up the heaviest targets within the sport (extra on that beneath).
The Mud Devils Warbond launched alongside the brand new Gloom-based Terminid tunnels, and the Speargun shines in confined areas. Resulting from enemies funneling via tight corridors, firing it off on the lead bug (or the positioning of a bug breach) will make sure the chaff tears themselves aside, permitting you and the squad to concentrate on meatier targets. Moreover, firing into the bottom above burrowing Rupture variant Terminids will power them to the floor. Sure, a Fuel Grenade can do the identical factor, however having this versatile device affords higher construct selection, and that is at all times a great factor.
The primary draw back to the Speargun is how rapidly it may run out of ammo. Bringing alongside the Provide Pack stratagem might help mitigate this fairly a bit, and it opens up extra aggressive use of grenades like Thermites.
How Properly Does the Speargun Carry out Towards the Enemy Factions?
The Speargun performs admirably in opposition to Terminids and Automatons, particularly in opposition to medium-armored targets, although it struggles to justify a spot within the loadout when dealing with off in opposition to Illuminate.
- It would pop a Brood Commander‘s head in a single shot and stagger it out of its loss of life cost.
- It could actually burst a Charger‘s tail in a single or two pictures (or 4 headshots). The fuel impact can even pull a Charger out of its signature cost, throwing it into gas-induced confusion. It could actually kill an Impaler in three or 4 headshots.
- It could actually kill a Bile Titan in six headshots, which is not the finest, although it has the additional benefit of interrupting a Bile Titan’s bile spewing assault.
- It could actually kill an Automaton Hulk with a direct hit to their glowing eye, and it may one-hit kill Devastators and Berserkers with a single headshot.
- It does not shine too brightly in opposition to Illuminate Overseers, however it’s going to stagger a Fleshmob from their cost, which could be a important assist when coping with the Illuminate hordes.
Finest Loadout & Gear to Complement the Speargun
The Speargun offers with medium armored targets remarkably effectively, and it may definitely assist with a number of heavies, however its restricted ammunition and its struggles in opposition to heavier armored items could be a thorn in your facet. The beneath loadout works effectively to counteract these shortcomings and helps to spotlight what the Speargun does finest.
- Armor Passive: Siege-Prepared, Acclimated, Desert Stormer
- Major: Coyote, Cookout
- Secondary: Ultimatum
- Grenade: Thermite
- Stratagems: Speargun, Provide Pack, Eagle 500kg Bomb, Autocannon Sentry, Eagle Strafing Run, Orbital Gatling Barrage, Emancipator Exosuit
The Siege-Prepared armor passive does effectively to assist improve the effectiveness of the Speargun, growing the ammo provide from 12 to fifteen. Acclimated/Desert Stormer passives are each typically efficient for many conditions, as they assist to mitigate elemental injury out of your enemies and allies.
On your Major, this may come down to private desire, however the brand new Coyote from the Mud Devils Warbond works extremely effectively paired with the Speargun. The fiery Cookout shotgun additionally fills an analogous position (especially going up against the Predator strain), including some further hearth dots and stopping energy on the battlefield in-between Speargun makes use of.
With the Major and Speargun each working to cowl your bases in opposition to hordes of sunshine and medium-armored enemies, the Secondary and Grenade slots could be devoted to heavier targets. The Ultimatum is a great option when coping with Bile Titans, Impalers, Tanks, and Manufacturing unit Striders, and it is particularly helpful for closing Bile Titan bug holes underground (the place you are missing stratagem choices). Thermite can also be an important pocket possibility for heavier items. When time is of the essence, their delay in detonation could be countered with slightly useful stagger from the Speargun itself.
The Provide Pack stratagem acts because the bow that ties the entire above collectively properly, permitting you higher freedom with how regularly you are using your Speargun, Ultimatum, and Thermite (to not point out preserving your allies from working out of ammo whereas delving deep into bug tunnels).
On your closing two stratagem slots, these could be as much as private desire or to fill gaps in your squad’s total firepower. Your loadout at this level can do an important job coping with most chaff and heavier items, so if you would like extra passive help, one thing just like the Machine Gun Sentry or Autocannon Sentry can do nice work in opposition to each floor and air items (especially the new Dragonroach). The Eagle 500kg Bomb is at all times useful for taking down bigger targets, however for one thing geared extra towards horde clear, the Orbital Fuel Strike, Orbital Napalm Barrage, Eagle Strafing Run, or Orbital Gatling Barrage can all complement your Speargun loadout properly.
In case you’re struggling to delve into bug tunnels, contemplate the Emancipator Exosuit. It could actually act as a robust wedge when pushing towards a Terminid Spore Lung objective. It does nasty work in opposition to Dragonroaches, as effectively.
In the end, the Speargun permits for a wise shuffle of your typical loadout, including a large amount of flexibility when determining what sort of diver you wish to be on any given mission. It’ll battle in opposition to the most important targets within the sport, however with how effectively it may deal with medium and decrease targets, it opens you as much as deliver extra firepower in different areas.
Helldivers 2
9/10
- Launched
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February 8, 2024
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
- Developer(s)
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Arrowhead Recreation Studios
- Engine
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bitsquid
