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Helldivers 2: Python Commandos Warbond Weapons and Equipment Deep Dive
Python Commandos Warbond's new weapons, equipment, and passives are tested and analyzed against various factions. Provides pros and cons of each item and usage tips to help with purchase decisions.
This passive is very useful for players who are vulnerable to knockback attacks.
1. 💥 M-1000 Maxigun: Performance Test & How to Use Against All Factions
- ✅ The M-1000 Maxigun with a 750-round magazine can be replenished with ammo from supply packs and does not need to be reloaded.
- ✅ For Chargers, aim for the abdomen; for Impalers, aim for the top of the head; for Hive Guards, aim for the front to quickly eliminate them.
- ✅ Can easily take down various enemies such as Hulks, Scout Striders, Gunships, and Devastators.
- ✅ Very effective against multiple enemies or destroying spore spewers.
- ⚠️ Cannot move while firing.
| Enemy | Aiming Point | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Charger | Abdomen | Quick elimination possible |
| Impaler | Top of the head | Quick elimination possible |
| Hive Guard | Front | Medium armor penetration |
| Hulk | - | Easy elimination possible |
| Scout Strider | Pelvis | Easy elimination possible |
| Gunship | Engine | Easy to shoot down |
| Devastator | - | Easy elimination possible |
| Harvester | Upper leg | Can be shot down after a few shots |
| Flesh Mob | - | Very quick elimination possible |
00:18 - 02:12
1. 💥 M-1000 Maxigun: Performance Test & How to Use Against All Factions
- ✅ The M-1000 Maxigun with a 750-round magazine can be replenished with ammo from supply packs and does not need to be reloaded.
- ✅ For Chargers, aim for the abdomen; for Impalers, aim for the top of the head; for Hive Guards, aim for the front to quickly eliminate them.
- ✅ Can easily take down various enemies such as Hulks, Scout Striders, Gunships, and Devastators.
- ✅ Very effective against multiple enemies or destroying spore spewers.
- ⚠️ Cannot move while firing.
| Enemy | Aiming Point | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Charger | Abdomen | Quick elimination possible |
| Impaler | Top of the head | Quick elimination possible |
| Hive Guard | Front | Medium armor penetration |
| Hulk | - | Easy elimination possible |
| Scout Strider | Pelvis | Easy elimination possible |
| Gunship | Engine | Easy to shoot down |
| Devastator | - | Easy elimination possible |
| Harvester | Upper leg | Can be shot down after a few shots |
| Flesh Mob | - | Very quick elimination possible |
02:13 - 04:02
2. 🔫 DBS-2 Double Freedom: Damage Test by Faction & Shooting Mode Comparison
- ✅ The DBS-2 Double Freedom deals 850 damage and supports semi-automatic and volley firing modes.
- ✅ Volley mode fires two shots simultaneously, while semi-automatic mode allows for individual shots or a single shot followed by a reload.
- ✅ Chargers and Impalers can be eliminated with two shots in volley mode or four shots in semi-automatic mode.
- ✅ Brood Commanders can be eliminated with one shot in volley mode.
- ✅ Hulks can be eliminated with two shots to the rear, and Devastators with one shot.
- ✅ Gunships can be shot down with four shots in volley mode.
- ✅ Harvesters can be shot down with five shots to the upper leg joints.
- ✅ Flesh Mobs can be eliminated with two shots in volley mode.
| Enemy | Number of Shots (Volley Mode) | Number of Shots (Semi-Automatic Mode) |
|---|---|---|
| Charger | 2 | 4 |
| Impaler | 2 | 4 |
| Brood Commander | 1 | 2 |
| Hulk | 2 (Rear) | 4 (Rear) |
| Devastator | 1 | 2 |
| Gunship | 4 | 8 |
| Harvester | 5 (Upper Leg Joint) | 10 (Upper Leg Joint) |
| Flesh Mob | 2 | 4 |
04:03 - 09:09
3. 🪚 CQC-9 Defoliation Tool: Chainsaw Sword Usage Tips & Faction-Specific Effectiveness Comparison
- ✅ The CQC-9 Defoliation Tool is a chainsaw sword that initially has medium armor penetration but increases to heavy armor penetration as it hits enemies.
- ✅ It is more effective to attack the abdomen of Chargers rather than the legs, and the rear legs of Impalers.
- ✅ Using the new armor set's passive (100% increased damage) can eliminate most enemies in one hit.
- ✅ Can be used to destroy spore spewers.
- ⚠️ Not recommended for use against Bile Titans.
- ✅ Focusing on the legs is effective against Hulks and War Striders.
- ✅ Very effective against Scout Striders and Shield Scout Striders.
- ✅ Can easily take down Overseer swarms.
| Enemy | Target Area | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Charger | Abdomen | Quick elimination possible |
| Impaler | Rear Legs | Attack after destroying carapace |
| Hulk | Legs | Focus on legs |
| War Strider | Legs | Focus on legs, knockback effect |
| Scout Strider | Legs | Very effective |
| Overseer | - | Effective for suppressing swarms |
09:10 - 13:59
4. ⚔️ AR/GL-21 One Two: Rifle & Grenade Launcher Usage Strategies & Faction-Specific Damage Comparison
- ✅ The AR/GL-21 One Two supports semi-automatic and burst modes, and allows for selection between an 8mm rifle and a 40mm grenade launcher.
- ✅ Impalers require one magazine of rifle rounds to the top of the head or 4 grenades.
- ✅ Chargers require one magazine of rifle rounds plus some additional shots to the abdomen, or 2 grenades.
- ✅ Brood Commanders can be eliminated with half a magazine of rifle rounds or 2 grenades.
- ✅ Hulks can be eliminated with half a magazine of rifle rounds to the rear or 2 grenades.
- ✅ Scout Striders require almost a full magazine of rifle rounds to the legs, but the grenade launcher can eliminate them in one shot if they don't have a shield, or by aiming at the side rocket section if they do have a shield.
- ✅ Devastators can be eliminated with one grenade to the head or about 5 grenades to the center of the body.
- ✅ Flesh Mobs can be eliminated with two magazines of rifle rounds or 4 grenades.
- ✅ Overseers can be eliminated with 1/4 magazine of rifle rounds by aiming at the chest while prone.
| Enemy | Rifle Rounds | Grenades |
|---|---|---|
| Impaler | 1 Magazine (Top of Head) | 4 |
| Charger | 1 Magazine + A Little (Abdomen) | 2 |
| Brood Commander | 1/2 Magazine | 2 |
| Hulk | 1/2 Magazine (Rear) | 2 (Rear) |
| Scout Strider | ~1 Magazine (Legs) | 1 (Shield X), 2 (Shield O, Side Rocket) |
| Devastator | - | 1 (Head), ~5 (Body) |
| Flesh Mob | 2 Magazines | 4 |
| Overseer | 1/4 Magazine (Chest, Prone) | - |
14:00 - 15:52
5. 🔥 AX/FLAM-75 Guard Dog Hot Dog: Flame Thrower Drone Efficiency Analysis & Usage Tips
- ✅ The AX/FLAM-75 Guard Dog Hot Dog is a flame-throwing drone that consumes one canister to eliminate a Charger.
- ✅ Consumes one canister to eliminate a Hulk, but some may be consumed by other enemies nearby.
- ✅ Consumes two canisters each to eliminate Impalers and Flesh Mobs.
- ✅ More effective when used with the Torcher, Crisper, and Flamethrower.
- ✅ It is recommended to use it with armor that has a fire resistance passive.
| Enemy | Canisters Consumed | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Charger | 1 | - |
| Hulk | 1 | Some may be consumed by nearby enemies |
| Impaler | 2 | - |
| Flesh Mob | 2 | - |
15:53 - 16:30
6. 🛡️ Rock Solid Passive: Knockback Resistance Effect & Analysis of Utilization Value
- ✅ The Rock Solid passive provides a knockback resistance effect, increasing resistance to Overseer's knockback attacks.
- ✅ Knockback is not completely prevented, but it greatly reduces the frequency of occurrence.
This passive is very useful for players who are vulnerable to knockback attacks.
16:31 - 17:57
7. 💰 Python Commandos Warbond Purchase Guide: S-Tier Rating & Final Conclusion
- ✅ The Python Commandos Warbond is generally composed of excellent items, with the exception of the AR/GL-21 One Two.
- ✅ The grenade launcher of the AR/GL-21 One Two performs similarly to a regular grenade pistol.
- ✅ The chainsaw sword can stun enemies and provides heavy armor penetration.
- ✅ The M-1000 Maxigun can replenish ammo with supply packs without reloading.
- ✅ The Guard Dog Hot Dog is very powerful when used with the Torcher.
- ✅ The Rock Solid passive provides a knockback resistance effect, making it very useful.
- ✅ Overall, the Python Commandos Warbond is worth purchasing.