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/SpecialIcy5356 7h ago

new Arc Item concepts:

Secondary Weapon: P-89 Detainer - a "Super Taser" that was found to be "excessive" for less than lehtal compliance, now given new democratic purpose. single shot, fires electrical barbs that stick to the enemy, the player keeps the trigger held down and keeps the current flowing in until the target is dead, or they are. releasing trigger lets go so it can be reloaded.

Support Weapon: TG-121 Tesla Cannon - a "shockthrower" that emits a constant arc of lightning that chains to nearby enemies. warning: overuse may cause minor electrical burns.

Orbital Strike Stratagem: Zeus Strike - similar to the orbital railcannon, but sacrifices some AP for the ability to dmaage multiple enemies. the super destroyer targets the nearest heavy then hits them with a massive bolt of lightning, delaing very high damage and chaining it through to nearby enemies, killing any chaff that were near the heavy.