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Helldivers 2: Analysis of Inefficient Primary Weapons and Improvement Suggestions
This video looks at several primary weapons in Helldivers 2 and analyzes weapons that are difficult to use outside of the current meta. It aims to contribute to increasing the diversity of the game by pointing out the problems of each weapon and suggesting balance adjustments and improvement directions.
1. Helldivers 2 Update History and Weapon Balance Issues
- ✅ August 6, 2024, the 'Expansion of Freedom' update brought negative changes, but was partially improved through a 60-day patch afterwards.
- ⚠️ Currently, only about 60% of the weapons available in Helldivers 2 are usable, and it is difficult to choose anything other than specific weapons on difficulty 6 or higher.
00:06 - 01:25
1. Helldivers 2 Update History and Weapon Balance Issues
- ✅ August 6, 2024, the 'Expansion of Freedom' update brought negative changes, but was partially improved through a 60-day patch afterwards.
- ⚠️ Currently, only about 60% of the weapons available in Helldivers 2 are usable, and it is difficult to choose anything other than specific weapons on difficulty 6 or higher.
01:26 - 02:24
2. In-depth Analysis of Primary Weapons and the Positive Impact of the 'Coyote' AR
- ✅ We do not cover support weapons, but mainly analyze the problems with primary weapons.
- ✅ After the release of the 'Coyote' AR, expectations for performance improvements of existing ARs have increased.
- ✅ The developers have stated that they will improve other ARs instead of nerfing the 'Coyote' AR, which has received a positive response.
02:25 - 03:09
3. Current Meta Weapons and Problems with Underused Weapons
- ✅ Current meta weapons include the Eruptor, Crossbow, Purifier, Cookout, and Diligence.
- ⚠️ Only about 5 out of 42 primary weapons are mainly used.
- ⚠️ Some weapons have balance changes, the existence of other weapons, or problems that do not work as intended.
03:10 - 03:39
4. M90A Shotgun: Nostalgic but Lacking Performance
- ⚠️ The M90A shotgun has poor ammo economy.
- ✅ The damage is decent, but the performance is disappointing due to the wide spread.
- ✅ Improvements such as increased accuracy and increased ammo count are needed.
03:40 - 03:58
5. SG-8P Punisher Plasma: Damage Issues Due to Bugs
- ⚠️ The SG-8P Punisher Plasma currently only applies projectile damage due to a bug, and splash damage is not applied.
- ❌ You will regret choosing this weapon instead of the Purifier.
03:59 - 04:14
6. SG-225SP Breaker Spray and Pray: Barely Any Value
- ❌ The SG-225SP Breaker Spray and Pray is no better than the regular Breaker or Incendiary Breaker.
- ✅ The regular Breaker can now be equipped with a drum magazine with the weapon customization update.
04:15 - 04:44
7. SG-8S Slugger: Downgrade of the Dead Eye
- ⚠️ The SG-8S Slugger has an increased magazine capacity, but it is meaningless if you use reload canceling.
- ❌ It is inferior to the Dead Eye in many ways, including slow projectile speed, low damage, no scope, and low accuracy.
04:45 - 05:11
8. SG-20 Holt: Ambiguous Stun Performance
- ⚠️ Even if you shoot a nearby Devastator with the SG-20 Holt, some bullets may miss.
- ✅ The stun performance is decent, but it is hard to say that it is better than the regular Punisher.
- ✅ Improving accuracy is a way to improve it.
05:12 - 05:28
9. MA5C Assault Rifle: An Unlucky Weapon Pushed Back by the Coyote
- ⚠️ The MA5C Assault Rifle has similar performance to the Educator, but has been pushed back by the Coyote.
- ❌ Aiming is not possible, and customization is not possible.
05:29 - 05:47
10. AR-23P Liberator Penetrator: Perfect Upgrade of the Coyote
- ❌ The AR-23P Liberator Penetrator is no better than the Coyote.
- ❌ It has low damage and a small amount of ammo.
- ✅ It has the advantage of a drum magazine, but is generally inferior to the Coyote.
05:48 - 06:06
11. StA-52 Assault Rifle: No Customization
- ❌ The StA-52 Assault Rifle cannot be customized.
- ✅ In the past, it provided more ammo than the Liberator, but it is no longer meaningful.
06:07 - 06:25
12. AR-32 Pacifier: Fallen Due to Status Ailment Effect Fixes
- ⚠️ The AR-32 Pacifier's performance has been greatly reduced due to status ailment effect fixes.
- ❌ Due to the low damage, it can no longer properly utilize the stun effect.
06:26 - 06:46
13. AR-23C Liberator Concussive: A Weapon Hard to Find a Reason to Exist
- ❌ It is difficult to find any situation where the AR-23C Liberator Concussive is better than other weapons.
- ❌ It is less useful than the basic Liberator.
06:47 - 06:58
14. SMG-72 Pummeler: Another Victim of Status Ailment Effect Fixes
- ⚠️ The SMG-72 Pummeler's performance has been greatly reduced due to status ailment effect fixes.
- ❌ It can no longer properly utilize the stun effect, so it is no better than the regular Defender.
06:59 - 07:09
15. SMG-37 Defender: No Advantages Other Than Customization
- ⚠️ The SMG-37 Defender has no special advantages other than the fact that it can be customized.
- ❌ It is less useful than the Knight or SDA.
07:10 - 07:27
16. M7S SMG: Minimal Silencer Effect
- ⚠️ The M7S SMG has a minimal silencer effect.
- ✅ It is easy to control recoil and shows better performance than the SDA or Defender.
07:28 - 07:35
17. StA-11 SMG: Downgrade of the M7S
- ❌ The StA-11 SMG is a downgrade of the M7S.
- ❌ Customization is not possible.
07:36 - 07:50
18. R-2124 Constitution: Magazine Issues
- ✅ The R-2124 Constitution could be a good weapon if the magazine is improved.
07:51 - 08:06
19. PLAS-39 Accelerator Rifle: Needs Improvement
- ❌ The PLAS-39 Accelerator Rifle still does not perform well even after the buff.
- ❌ Customization is not possible, and both damage and ammo economy are poor.
08:07 - 09:10
20. AMR: Interesting Weapon, Needs Improvement
- ✅ The AMR is a weapon with an interesting concept.
- ⚠️ The performance of the AMR obtained from the Hellpod and the AMR obtained from the field is different.
- ✅ The ergonomics of the AMR obtained from the field are better.
- ✅ AP penetration buff is needed.
- ⚠️ It is problematic that the Sentinel's AP penetration is the same as the AMR.
09:11 - 11:09
21. Love for the Game and Urging Improvement
- ✅ Expresses love for the game and urges the developers to improve it.
- ✅ Points out the technical problems and balance issues of the game.
- ✅ Expresses concern about the developers trying to improve the game in a realistic direction.
- ✅ Helldivers is one of the best games, and both the community and the developers are excellent.