The New Plasma Shotgun Shreds Chargers in Helldivers 2

The SG-8P Punisher Plasma is surprisingly adept at eliminating Chargers despite many players dislike for the new weapon.

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[IronSquid]

Probably the only use for this weapon. Honestly if it closed bug holes it'd be a great pick with the Arc Thrower

[ShevaiAsan]

I've been using this since it released; you definitely don't use it for the 'one-off' enemies, but even the carapace-faced medium bugs that bunker down and regular ammo bounces off of(you gotta get them from the side or the tight spot between their front legs/head); this thing pops their head armor and is perfect for them.

My secondary is the machine pistol, set to single-fire mode; it does VERY good damage per bullet for smaller stuff chasing you around, and is accurate to pop stuff before it gets too close; then swap back to the plasma launcher/'shotgun' for tighter groups and bigger enemies. It has a very tight but powerful AOE; and you can easily rip arms and armor off many things.

Think of it as a Thumper grenade launcher; when you're using it. You're designated as the true support guy for the group; you won't get the most kills; but you'll definitely help pop the tougher to crack enemies that might be hindering the group.

While it would be nice to close bug-holes with it, I feel that MIGHT make it abit over-powered in terms of functionality. Granted, I was disappointed when I found out I couldn't close bug-holes, it does kind of make sense; it's not highly explosive, it's burst-plasma; it anything it would 'glass' the inside of the bug tunnel walls and not collapse them like an actual explosive charge would.

[ylethyrbrekan]

Great weapon to pair up with a stalwart or mg, still kinda niche tho

[ValcryeTheSecond]

The fact that all your videos are straight to the point and without any filler, and I’m level 50 but STILL learning new things from your channel is definitely a solid reason to keep notifs on for ya at all times. Thanks for your work for us fellow divers

[coobeens]

Its good for heavier targets, but when youre getting your dome rocked by 5 hunters at the same time it doesnt do you any favors. I'd rather take the Recoilless for heavies and the Sickle for *everything else*

[azkaghafara]

I beleive its because it has explosion trait which a dev said on a twitter thread does 100% damage to squishy part (spewer sack, charger belly, titan belly/green part) compared to other damage type which does only 10%damage

[Shaiyo]

Thank you for this video. If it's not clear already, how the player fights matters so much more than what they are fighting with. If people stop being so concerned with "what's the most powerful weapon" and upgrade their skill and tactics to match their loadout, there would be so much less complaining in the community.

[Durzel]

Think it was more the stun grenade putting the Chargers in an extended weakened state, like when they hit a wall, than the gun being spectacular, to be honest.

[spyro]

Ooo this would make some great build combination potential.

[bravingbrivatebrian]

Question: isnt the machine pistol in single shot exactly same damage as the normal og pistol you start with?

[-nyon-]

It's also good against spewers. It takes around 3 direct shots to kill one, even the green one.

[majix]

Chargers, Bugs, Bots, Brothers in arms, your family and loved ones. Truly the most democratic of splash weapons.

[IajabingI]

It can stun small or medium bug as well. I use to stop thier move and keep away. Also aoe damage that great to curve shooting support team .

[mrmeaty]

They need to remove the self dmg and give it more projectile speed. People are clueless about this weapon and need to test it more. Its not as good on bugs as it is on bots. From my testing with bots its really good. Its decent at taking out chargers. And it blows up Spewers pretty fast. With bots on the other hand its awesome. One shot striders, stun lock devestators and destroy them surprisingly quickly, bot drops clear, ect.

[COAT]

Charger: "My tummy hurts..."

[QuantumLight]

My favorite helldivers 2 content creator strikes again 😂

[Ace-Intervention]

I want to love this gun but it’s too clunky specially when they start swarming you

[winston]

I'm absolutely loving this weapon!

[DOOMTREADER]

I swear I oneshot a charger once with an impact grenade getting the perfect placement underneath all 4 legs, havn't ever been able to replicate it though, would love to see if you can!

[heroman]

Ahhh that Halo Wars music is soo gooood!