Helldivers 2 best weapons after the patch
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Helldivers 2: The best weapons after the Viper Commandos patch

A bit of a shakeup with the spawn changes and weapon buffs.

As the life of Helldivers 2 goes on, the meta is going to change drastically. Things are going to get better as new enemies (and factions) are introduced. Things will also get worse. As of right now, these are the best weapons after the Viper Commandos patch in Helldivers 2.

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This could drastically change as the whole spawn fix actually made things feel a lot tougher.

The best weapons in Helldivers 2 after the Viper Commandos patch

The following weapons will be displayed when fighting the current factions. Weapons will only include Primaries, Secondaries, Throwables, and Support Weapons. Typical call-down stratagems like the Eagle 500KG, other air strikes, and turrets will not be on this list.

SMG-72 Pummeler

If you need something fast and light, this concussive SMG can do the trick. It wonā€™t clear waves of enemies like other weapons can, but it can soften up mobs and slow them down so you can get a chance to recover or shake them off. It pairs really well with a Ballistic Shield.

Helldivers 2 best weapons in the Viper Commandos patch
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SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary

The Incendiary Breaker didnā€™t get a buff this patch, but itā€™s really good at clearing out smaller Terminids from close and medium ranges. Weirdly enough, itā€™s also one of the best weapons to take down Shriekers which have now become part of normal enemy waves. 

LAS-16 Sickle

The Laser Sickle is probably one of the better assault rifles now in this game because, with proper trigger discipline, you can have infinite ammo. With more small fries to kill, this will be even stronger.

SG-8P Punisher Plasma

The Punisher Plasma gun didnā€™t get a buff either, but itā€™s really good at blowing up groups of weaker enemies. Of course, with big risk comes big rewards. Shoot this too close to yourself and youā€™ll die.

SG-22 Bushwhacker

The new triple-barrel shotgun from the Viper Commandos Warbond is the highlight of the set. Its stopping power is great enough as a deterrent against Stalkers and medium-tier enemies. Donā€™t sleep on this one.

P-19 Redeemer

The Redeemer pistol is still the best all-rounder for a sidearm. Whether youā€™re fighting the bugs or the bots, you canā€™t go wrong with this. Itā€™ll save you in a pinch.

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Arc-12 Blitzer

This gun may not be able to clear waves like other shotguns, but its inherent stun mechanic will be a godsend. The Blitzer can stop a Devastator in its tracks and essentially perma-stun it so that it canā€™t attack you. Of course, if you have many other enemies surrounding you, this wonā€™t be as effective.

Plas-1 Scorcher

Since the R-36 Disruptor isnā€™t as great as it used to be, the runner-up is now the better pick. A few well-placed shots on enemy weak spots can melt them in seconds. Itā€™s best used against the Automatons as semi-auto rifles arenā€™t the best in fending off the Terminids.

G-16 Impact

The Impact grenade is the perfect tool to finish off any heavy that wasnā€™t killed by a call-down stratagem or ordnance-type weapon. Because itā€™s also an explosive, it can take care of Fabricators and Terminid hives.

G-13 Incendiary Impact

The Impact version of the Incendiary grenade is king. No fuse timer makes it exceptionally good at killing mobs of medium and small enemies. Like its normal non-incendiary counterpart, this can also destroy Fabricators and Hives.

Flamethrower

The Flamethrower is almost a must-have at higher-level Terminid missions. It can mow down all the small enemies and even Chargers. With Titans being your only concern, you can save other Stratagem slots to deal with them. Just, be careful not to incinerate yourself.

Helldivers 2 Heavy Machine Gun
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Heavy Machine Gun

Donā€™t mind the recoil. If you need stuff to be destroyed, the HMG is it. Yeah, the reloading can be a pain, but the amount of firepower it has is plenty.

Spear

Gone are the days of the Railgun, but the Spear has now taken its place. With its recent tracking buffs, this thing can take down the biggest heavies in Helldivers 2 with ease. Just make sure to keep that backpack on you.

Quasar Cannon

Much like the spear, the Quasar Cannon is something youā€™ll ideally use just to take down huge enemies in one or two well-placed shots. The cooldown for each shot is 13 seconds, so make each one count.


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