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Helldivers 2: In-depth Analysis and Tier List of New Python Commando Warbond Items
In this video, we test the items included in Helldivers 2's new Python Commando Warbond, and evaluate the Warbond's tier by analyzing the performance of each weapon, stratagem, and armor against various enemies. In particular, we take a detailed look at the CQC9 Cutting Tool (Chainsaw), DBS2 Double Freedom Shotgun, Hot Dog Guard Dog, M1000 Maxi Gun (Minigun), and the new armor's passive effects.
⚠️ It is not an item included in the Warbond, but can be purchased from the Super Store.
✅ Can be used in various strategic ways, such as attacking enemy patrols while cloaked or attacking enemy bases from behind walls.
1. 🪚 CQC9 Cutting Tool (Chainsaw): Features, Uses, Pros and Cons Analysis
- ✅ The chainsaw can damage various targets such as the ground, trees, spore launchers, and enemies.
- ✅ Damage scales with the size of the enemy, and can stun Hunters, Warriors, Wailers, Commanders, etc. on the first hit. It's also effective against Hulks, but needs to scale up to Heavy Pin.
- ✅ As a two-handed weapon, it cannot be used with a ballistic shield or directional shield.
- ✅ Can be used to attack in the air with a hover pack.
- ⚠️ Be careful when using stimpacks after dodging, as there is an animation for taking the weapon out and putting it away.
| Target | Effect |
|---|---|
| Tank Side | Damage Possible |
| Factory Strider Head | Can be Killed |
00:00 - 03:00
1. 🪚 CQC9 Cutting Tool (Chainsaw): Features, Uses, Pros and Cons Analysis
- ✅ The chainsaw can damage various targets such as the ground, trees, spore launchers, and enemies.
- ✅ Damage scales with the size of the enemy, and can stun Hunters, Warriors, Wailers, Commanders, etc. on the first hit. It's also effective against Hulks, but needs to scale up to Heavy Pin.
- ✅ As a two-handed weapon, it cannot be used with a ballistic shield or directional shield.
- ✅ Can be used to attack in the air with a hover pack.
- ⚠️ Be careful when using stimpacks after dodging, as there is an animation for taking the weapon out and putting it away.
| Target | Effect |
|---|---|
| Tank Side | Damage Possible |
| Factory Strider Head | Can be Killed |
03:01 - 03:43
2. 💥 DBS2 Double Freedom Shotgun: Powerful Damage and Usage Tips
- ✅ Currently the most powerful shotgun in the game, dealing 840 damage.
- ✅ Has a two-round magazine capacity and supports single-shot and simultaneous-shot modes.
- ✅ High damage output allows for effective elimination of various enemies.
| Enemy | Ammo Needed |
|---|---|
| Harvester | About 6 shots |
| Meatball | 3~4 shots |
| Bile Titan | 12 shots |
| Factory Strider | 8~10 shots |
| Alpha Commander | One-shot possible (long range) |
⚠️ It is not an item included in the Warbond, but can be purchased from the Super Store.
03:44 - 05:06
3. 🔥 Hot Dog Guard Dog: Performance and Utilization Strategies of the Flamethrower Drone
- ✅ A flamethrower drone that is effective at setting enemies on fire and taking down large enemies solo.
- ✅ Effective against various enemies such as Harvesters, Chargers, Hulks, and War Striders.
- ✅ As a support weapon, it receives a 25% additional fire damage ship module bonus.
- ✅ Can deal significant damage by directly firing flames at enemies up close.
- ✅ Useful for horde clearing due to fire damage.
- ⚠️ Unlike the Gas Dog Rover, it may consume more fuel by focusing attacks on enemies without retreating after each attack.
✅ Can be used in various strategic ways, such as attacking enemy patrols while cloaked or attacking enemy bases from behind walls.
05:07 - 06:26
4. 💣 One-Two AR: Advantages and Limitations of the Underbarrel Grenade Launcher
- ✅ A light armor-piercing AR that deals 95 damage, providing a 40-round magazine and 6 spare magazines.
- ✅ Equipped with an underbarrel grenade launcher, allowing you to carry a total of 4 grenades (1 in the tube, 3 spare).
- ✅ Grenade launcher can be used to destroy bug nests, fabricators, dropships, and deal additional damage to enemies.
- ⚠️ Has an ergonomic rating of 29 and limited customization options (only scope and muzzle can be changed).
- ⚠️ Since the grenade launcher is a unique feature, there is a possibility that weapon customization for grenade launchers will not be added to other assault rifles.
- ⚠️ Ammo shortage issues have been raised, and there is a need for additional magazines and grenades.
06:27 - 09:39
5. ⚙️ M1000 Maxi Gun (Minigun): Low Efficiency Despite High RPM
- ✅ A minigun with 750 rounds of ammo, a rate of fire of 1,300~1,500 RPM, and medium penetration.
- ⚠️ Cannot move while shooting, and cannot dive while shooting.
- ⚠️ Movement is restricted for a short time due to the after-shooting animation.
- ⚠️ Difficult to secure visibility due to excessive muzzle flash, smoke, and heat dissipation.
- ⚠️ Has high recoil and low ergonomic rating.
- ⚠️ Since it takes up a backpack slot, other backpack stratagem equipment such as hover packs and jet packs cannot be used.
- ⚠️ Approximately 200 rounds are consumed to kill a Factory Strider due to low damage output.
- ✅ Ammunition can be replenished through resupply instead of reloading, and infinite firing is possible if another player provides ammunition with an ammo resupply backpack.
09:40 - 10:46
6. 🛡️ Armor Passive: Rock Solid - Knockback Resistance Effect Analysis and Utilization
- ✅ A passive applied to Beast's Bait and Constructor Body Armor, increasing melee damage by 100%.
- ✅ Increases knockback resistance to prevent being knocked prone.
- ⚠️ Cannot resist tank explosions, Factory Strider explosions, bunker explosions, etc.
- ✅ Prevents knockback from Bow Spuer's mortar attacks, Overseer's mace attacks, red planet's boba bushes, fire hydrants, etc.
- ✅ Useful for attacking Saturn in conjunction with a ballistic shield or directional shield.
10:47 - 13:17
7. ⚖️ Python Commando Warbond Tier Evaluation and Conclusion
- ✅ The minigun's performance is lacking, the chainsaw is not a primary weapon, and it does not reach S tier due to scaling from medium penetration to heavy pin.
- ✅ Other Warbond items (hover pack, directional shield, etc.) are needed to improve the Warbond's performance.
- ✅ A primary weapon that can quickly take down gunships is needed when facing Automatons, which is often found in other Warbonds (accelerator rifle, erupter, crossbow, purifier, etc.).
- ✅ There is a possibility that the minigun and chainsaw will be buffed, and if ergonomic improvements are made, it could become an A to S tier Warbond.
- ✅ Currently a B or B+ tier, and the chainsaw and knockback resistance armor that the developers have done a great job creating are impressive.