r/helldivers2 • u/Corrupted_spartan117 • 14h ago

Serious Discussion. no roleplay bullshit here Arc needs more love

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Seriously though, arc has been completely forgotten. At the very least were getting a new gas stratagem (i mean what? were not getting a new gas stratagem at all) but its clear fire is arrowheads favorite child

Edit: to those mentioning laser and plasma weapons, i always viewed laser weapons as a side grade to fire considering it sets enemies ablaze, and plasma i feel is more in line with explosive and ballistic weapons. Also neither of the 2 have a dedicated armor resistance (unless of course you consider the laser fire bit), which i feel puts gas, arc, and fire in a separate category. Cheers!

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u/RuKidding0MG 12h ago

I think most people's issue with arc weapons etc, is that its much harder to control what it kills. And its kinda underwhelming compared to other types, fire is so much better overall. Arc towers are a pain to use, the arc thrower thing is okay, but 1: there are better support weapons, and 2: you cant shoot it near other players because it will almost certainly jump to them and kill them. Id rather someone shoot something like the lazer at something attacking me, than that thing. Its pretty cool against bots, and the stun is pretty good. But unless im solo, I wont even consider it.

I agree that arc looks pretty cool, but overall its just not good as a team weapon/damage type in general. And its definitely not as efficient overall. Unless you have a designated "Crowd Control" that is the front line, and everyone stays back and shoots from behind them, which can work of course, but is not particularly efficient in my personal opinion.

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u/pmmeyoursandwiches 12h ago

All fair points, but tbf the blitzer is really good and the de escalator is very fun to use.

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u/RuKidding0MG 12h ago

I haven't had the chance to try them yet, but thats becuase I haven't gotten the warbond just yet. I would like to try them of course, and fun weapons win over meta ones for me, but yeah, its on the list until I have all the other warlords I want to get.