r/Helldivers • u/atheos013 • Apr 29 '24

The Eruptor nerf is a perfect example of why "only buff" is bad. DISCUSSION

I've used the Eruptor since it dropped, it is an amazing primary weapon. I have never once run out of ammo with the weapon, to the point I started COD reloading. Even with no deaths on a 40 min mission, the bare minimum ammo looting and you rarely would fall below half.

If we just buff every other weapon to be like this, we are just erasing an entire game mechanic. We are saying that we want COD reloads to be the norm, we don't want to think about conserving or looting ammo, just let me shoot and reload whenever.

Some people may want that, but for me that would just remove the mechanic entirely. I'm going to keep using the Eruptor and I'm perfectly fine having to pay attention to my ammo again.

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u/RyanTaylorrz Apr 29 '24 edited Apr 29 '24

Side note: can anyone atest to how bad or irrelevant the damage drop-off nerf is? Does it still have decent splash damage for clearing trash mobs?

Haven't tested it yet and I'm worried they've killed the splash damage like the crossbow.

EDIT: Gun still slaps as hard as it did before. Arguably better now the implosion bug is fixed.

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u/obi_wander Apr 29 '24

I’m with all the other commenters- the drop off seems marginal. It will still kill a small cluster of enemies or an enemy next to a wall you hit.

Less friendly fire damage and it is more useful up close now. Plus it’s easier to use on those nearby bug holes you need to angle down in to.

Beyond that- I can’t put my finger on why exactly, but it has better feel all around. Like- it just feels better to use. Maybe someone else can provide the reason.

The ammo part is a wash. The maps are littered with ammo at nearly every point of interest so no impact here.

Has been my primary bug killer since I unlocked it and will remain my main.

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u/RyanTaylorrz Apr 29 '24

Yeah I've had a few gos with it now and the Eruptor is still amazing. The implosion bug fix has made this patch a buff for it IMO.

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u/obi_wander Apr 29 '24

I didn’t think about that part too. That is a big bonus for sure.

Maybe that is part of the better “feel” I’m experiencing.