The summary of ‘What's the New 'Best Build' in Helldivers 2?’

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In this segment, the video discusses the recent major balance patch for Helldivers 2 by Arrowhead Studios, which nerfed the popular rail gun and breaker shotgun. The creator emphasizes the importance of personal preference in choosing loadouts and advises against negative behavior towards others’ choices. The breaker shotgun received a smaller magazine and increased recoil but remains effective. The sg8 Punisher shotgun, buffed with deeper ammo reserves, more damage per shot, and increased stagger, and the S g8s Slugger, which seems to have received a stealth buff, are recommended. The Slugger has a slower rate of fire but high damage, making it effective against tougher enemies. The creator suggests trying the Slugger and returning to the breaker or another preferred weapon if it doesn’t suit one’s play style. The flamethrower received a fun but relatively superficial buff.

00:03:00

In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the recent update of Helldivers 2, specifically highlighting changes to armor values which previously were negligible but now significantly impact gameplay. They outline three favored armor setups:

1. Light armor with the Scout trait for stealth and evasion, particularly effective for groups that split up to handle objectives.
2. Medium armor with the Democracy Protects trait offering a 50% survival chance against lethal damage, highlighted as a reliable choice.
3. The B01 Tactical medium armor providing heavy armor durability without the typical drawbacks, praised for its performance in high-difficulty missions.

They also mention the P4 Senator backup gun for its decent armor-piercing ability against lightly armored enemies, and discuss the recent nerf to the rail gun’s armor penetration in ‘safe mode’, recommending its use in ‘unsafe mode’ for better performance despite the risks.

00:06:00

In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the recent nerf to the rail gun, noting that it now requires more shots to kill enemies, especially at higher levels. They emphasize the importance of charging the rail gun shots properly to regain its former effectiveness. The rail gun is still highly recommended for versatile loadouts despite the nerf.

The presenter advises against berating other players for their weapon choices and underscores the need for strategic thinking when using the rail gun. They highlight the value of the orbital rail cannon strike for swiftly dealing with powerful enemies and recommend pairing it with other strategies based on whether the player is fighting bugs or bots. For bugs, the orbital laser is favored, while for bot-killing missions, the eagle air strike or orbital laser are preferred. The 500 kg bomb is also mentioned as a viable, though sometimes unreliable, option.

00:09:00

In this part of the video, the creator discusses the shield generator pack, which now has an increased delay before recharging due to a recent nerf. Despite this, it remains highly effective, providing an extra layer of protection in critical situations, especially at higher difficulty levels like Hell dive. The creator shares their preferred high-difficulty loadout, including the Slugger or Breaker shotgun, high explosive grenades, a rail gun, the shield generator pack, orbital rail cannon strike, and orbital laser, adaptable with any armor set mentioned earlier. They encourage viewers to choose any build that works for them and to share their favorite loadouts in the comments.