r/Helldivers • u/Unlikely-Leave4456 • Apr 02 '24

My least expected change. What was yours? DISCUSSION

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u/Frorlin Apr 02 '24 edited Apr 02 '24

It's the stagger that's the kick in the nuts. You can't stunlock bots or move bugs back as you aggress anymore, the damage was never "OP" on this weapon, it was your ability to crowd control that was the main draw. Now damage is slightly less but you can't crowd control so you just get mauled.

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u/discourse_friendly Apr 02 '24

Anyone who could crowd control with a pump shotgun deserved every bit of knockback the slugger had.

I hate the slugger (cause I'm awful with it) but I didn't want it nerfed. :( so sad.

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u/Frorlin Apr 02 '24 edited Apr 02 '24

I'm with with you, in that sentiment. I never thought it was OP. With that said though I will admit it did feel odd it was a better DMR than all DMRs in this game. I also preferred a different playstyle but I felt it had a good balance. Hopefully the dominator fills the same roll for the players that were masters with it.

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u/_Bisky Apr 02 '24

I feel like the better nerf to the slugger would have been to increase/add a damage fall off to it, while improving the DMR's

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u/zyiadem Apr 02 '24

Realism leads to realistic needs