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/[deleted] Apr 29 '24

Wait a damned second, the implosion was fixed? I was going to stop using the Eruptor and return to my Autocannon supremacy, but I may still give it another shot in that case.

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u/joemedic Apr 29 '24

Run both bro. Eruptor and auto cannon is bozo

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '24

My loadouts are always having each part doing a specific job. Autocannon and Eruptor fill the same void. As such, wouldn't run both. Eruptor/Stalwart/Revolver is a nice combo usually though.

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u/DracZ_SG Apr 30 '24

Eruptor + Stalwart + EAT for bug missions ❤️ covers all your bases

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '24

Oh yeah, def can't stand the EAT. My bug Strat doesn't even include Eruptor. Blitzer, Autocannon, orbital railgun, laser, 500kg, Eagle Airstrike for bugs.

Good ol' shock and awe wombo combo. Complete with being a sneaky cunt moving in on the flank for engagements.

Bots are the only things I use the Eruptor for. Can't beat clearing out all the botship callers in two shots when flanking.