It appears like solely yesterday that I complained that Helldivers 2 would not have sufficient weapons that rule in opposition to Automatons. Clearly Arrowhead heard my pleas, as a result of in a shock replace this morning, two new help weapons arrived within the Tremendous Earth arsenal: the MG-101 Heavy Machine Gun, and the true speak of the city, LAS-99 Quasar Cannon.
The Quasar Cannon makes a surprising impression. Its boxy, imposing physique rests on the shoulder, just like its distant cousin the Laser Cannon. However not like laser beam weapons, the Quasar Cannon prices up one large blast at a time. Mid-charge, the cannon’s reticle spins as its inside mechanism whirs with anticipation. A concentrated ball of power gathers on the finish of the barrel, then releases with an understated zap adopted instantly by a bassy influence. It is a imply machine, and I am glad it is on our aspect.
Unlocked at stage 18 for 7,500 Reqs, the Quasar would not must reload, however has a large cooldown between pictures. Not that no matter you simply hit will nonetheless be standing—early testing suggests a single quasar blast is about as highly effective as an anti-tank rocket, however with just a few key benefits:
- Limitless ammo: The Quasar Cannon cannot overheat, so it would not want warmth sinks
- Cooldown on the transfer: You possibly can take into account its lengthy cooldown a “reload,” however not like the Recoilless Rifle, you do not have to face nonetheless to do it
- Velocity: Rockets journey quick, however lasers are even faster. A well-aimed quasar blast is actually hitscan
- No backpack required: This goes hand-in-hand with limitless ammo, but it surely’s value celebrating a help weapon that leaves your again slot free for an ammo pack or private defend
The Helldivers 2 neighborhood is welcoming the Quasar Cannon with open arms and clenched fists. Far and broad, gamers are sharing their early impressions of the help weapon, declaring its one-shot-kill potential in opposition to Hulks, Chargers, fabricators, and even Automaton dropships. One top-upvoted submit on the Helldivers subreddit by person The_Bored_Goat would not maintain again the Quasar love:
“Finest Weapon within the recreation. It is an EAT with infinite ammo, it performs simply in addition to the EAT damage-wise, would not have a reload animation, and has infinite vary,” they wrote. “Such a democratic weapon it makes me cry.”
Whereas superlatives are untimely, the Quasar Cannon does slot properly right into a small membership of weapons that may problem Helldivers 2’s strongest threats. Its uncooked harm and armor-piercing potential remind me of the pre-nerf Railgun that might bore out the middle of Chargers and Hulks in a flash. What makes the Quasar so good in opposition to bots, particularly, is its precision—as demonstrated by person Carbo-Hydrates-0417, the cannon can precisely snipe fabricators, bug holes, and different destructible buildings from any distance.
First time making an attempt the quasar cannon in opposition to a fabricator, this factor can snipe from r/Helldivers
However, the Quasar has its share of downsides. Its lengthy three-to-four second cost up time means you actually must know what you need to shoot forward of time. It isn’t a “hearth and neglect” affair just like the Expendable Anti-Tank, and in the event you’re accustomed to blowing the top off a Charger seconds earlier than it clobbers you, the Quasar would possibly allow you to down. Limitless ammo is good, however the cooldown between pictures is across the identical, if not longer, than a Recoiless Rifle reload. You could possibly additionally select to see the Quasar’s lack of a backpack as a weak point—a Recoiless Rifle or Autocannon with a tag-team reload can hearth approach sooner than the Quasar.
Quasar blasts haven’t got a lot splash harm both—regardless of sharing a kind issue with rocket launchers, it is extra correct to consider this as a precision rifle.
I really like the Laser-99 Quasar Cannon! from r/Helldivers
I am going to depart with some useful Quasar Cannon testing information gathered by person Emptynesz to provide you an concept of how it may be helpful not only for killing stuff, however clearing aims:
- Requirement: 7.5k req and Lv18
- Limitless Ammo and Infinite Vary
- Cost time to shoot is 3s, unaffected by Scorching/Chilly Setting
- Cooldown is affected by Scorching/Chilly Setting (Chilly ~6s / Scorching&No Modifier ~10s) – want extra testing
- It could takedown Bot Dropship on the thruster like recoilless rifle
- Railgun Ps oneshot bug can also be utilized to Quasar Cannon
- 2 pictures Bile Titan within the head
- 1 shot Charger within the head
- 1 shot Hulk at visor
- 2 pictures Cannon Tower
- 2 pictures Annihilator Tank on the vent
- 1 shot Shredder Tank on the vent and a pair of on the entrance or sides (untested however must be)
- 1 pictures Mortar Emplacement
- 2 pictures Shriekers Nest
- Appears to 1 shot all small and medium enemy with well-placed shot
- Can not Destroy Stratagem Jammer and Detector Tower
- Can Destroy Bugholes, Fabricators, Spore Spewer, Unlawful Broadcast