In Helldivers 2, most of the soldiers among you play with the galaxy’s meta weapons, but did you know that one weapon is unjustly underestimated and not utilized, even though it is the best weapon against robots? We will show it to you!
What weapon are we talking about? The best weapon against robots is probably the PLAS-1-Smoker. This plasma rifle fires bolts of overheated gas that explode upon impact, creating explosive damage in a small radius.
Although the energy-based rifle is a strong option in the fight against automatons, many players instead choose the new heavy weapon “LAS-16-Sickle” and then wonder why they are overrun by tanks and scout walkers. We will show you why the Smoker is the best weapon against the robots.
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Destroy scout walkers, turrets, and tanks without any problems
How powerful is the weapon? Before we delve into the strength of the weapon, let us first show you some stats of the Smoker. Here are the statistics you can expect:
- Damage: 100
- Capacity: 15
- Recoil: 20
- Rate of fire: 250
The strong point of the Smoker is its projectiles. As already mentioned in the description, they fire projectiles made of overheated gas at your opponents. These projectiles create an explosive radius upon impact, causing damage.
The interesting thing is that you can target the weak points of robots, such as those of tanks or scout walkers, through the explosion radius without having to shoot directly at them.
YouTuber Dr. Pooplove has taken a closer look at the weapon and shows you how powerful it is:
So, it is enough to fire only in the area of the weak point to hit it through the explosion and destroy your opponents. This cannot be achieved with any other weapon than the Smoker. If you pair your strong loadout with the P-19-Redeemer and the G-23-Stun or G-12-Impact, you have a strong build for solo fights or team matches.
One downside of the rifle is its lethality. The explosions are so powerful that you can also go down if an enemy jumps in front of your line of sight. So be careful when you fire your shots.
How do I get the weapon? You can obtain the PLAS-1-Smoker in the first war bond “Helldivers Assembled!” on page 10.
To purchase the rifle, you need 75 medals and must have also unlocked previous rewards from the pass with medals. So, a total of 1,275 medals are required before you can enjoy the Smoker, but the grind definitely pays off.
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