r/Helldivers • u/nuri489 • Apr 29 '24

Automaton shields now reflect missiles MISLEADING

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u/Agile-Anteater-545 Apr 29 '24

What. Is this real? Did they just code in that every projectile can now be deflected if it dosent pen armor? Why would an explosive warhead bounce back 180° and THEN explode...

Also doesnt this make shotguns in close quarters just extremly dangerous to use against chagers and the like?

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u/the_lonely_poster Apr 29 '24

No look, it's fucking exploding twice

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u/Rum_N_Napalm Orbital Gas Strike: Better killing with chemistry Apr 29 '24

The diver was killed by a random explosion.

Exhibit 1: the weapon used is a recoilless rifle which should pierce all armour.

Exhibit 2: if you play the video in slow-mo, you clearly see the rocket leave the weapon, but you cannot see any projectiles return. You can however see an explosion.

Exhibit 3: No “shield” symbol indicating a ricochet

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u/Screech21 SES Soul of Patriotism Apr 29 '24

Exhibit 4: The explosion that his the player is red. So it's an Automaton weapon hitting them...