A Helldivers 2 weapon needs a buff to make its damage match the joy of using it

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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The arsenal Helldiverse 2 it's like a candy store for adults; with so many good things to choose from, you're spoiled for choice.

It's not just about the weapons you get after working for hours and hours. A Helldiver posted a message of appreciation for a solid weapon that is part of your starting loadout. It might not be the flashiest thing, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

This Helldivers 2 weapon is an underrated gem

The MG-43 in Helldiverse 2 is a pretty good all-around weapon for beginners and professionals alike.

With all the tools at your disposal in Helldiverse 2, it's easy to forget some of the OGs that got us to where we are. One user decided to bring back into the spotlight a real starter machine gun that got many players through tough times.

The starter machine gun is quite flexible and is almost always a good choice, according to user Samuraistalin. This is especially useful as a weapon on the move or when you need to crouch and hold on while crouching and prone.

What started the whole post was a recent incident where the OP traded guns with a friend who was just starting out. Helldiverse 2 to give him a taste of high-level hardware. OP ended up using the basic machine gun and rediscovered his love for it.

The recoil on the gun isn't too bad, and if you know what you're doing and are positioned correctly, it's an absolute beast to use. For context, the base machine gun is capable of firing at 630 rounds per minute, 760 RPM, and 900 RPM. It has a capacity of 150 and carries 2 ammo magazines at a time.

OP ends the post by reminding that the starting equipment is not inferior but well balanced, compared to some higher tier weapons.

The basic machine gun is showered with praise

As great as some of the newer weapons are, starter weapons are where it's at.

To OP's delight, most of the answers below were very supportive of the machine gun, each raving about how it came into action on various occasions.

For some people Helldiverse 2 players, the machine gun has proven useful for mowing down groups of nasty Terminids, very useful for the last major order.

They explain that there's enough ammo to not make you feel like you're wasting it on tiny bugs, and the supply packs give you even more freedom to go to town on the bugs.

Even though it's not the most optimal weapon, it's a lot of fun. In the end, that’s what matters in the end; you can complete missions with the “best” weapons, but what's the point if you're mentally exhausted from boredom all the time?

One user mentions that the entire startup setup is pretty good and enough to complete many missions.

What is your favorite underrated weapon in Helldiverse 2? Are you a fan of the basic machine gun? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!