Recording summary · March 2024
The ARC-3 ARC THROWER： Testing the only ELECTRIC type weapon in Helldivers 2 (INSANE DAMAGE)
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Overview
The Arc 3 Arc Thrower is an underrated Helldivers 2 support weapon accessible in ship management stratagems that chains lightning between adjacent targets, inflicts heavy sustained damage on Automaton and Terminid units, possesses limited range, and operates without ammunition, reloading, overheating, or overcharging.
Electricity from the Arc Thrower delivers sustained damage to heavily armored foes without technical armor penetration, benefits from aiming slightly above targets, and takes down Bile Titans in roughly 20 shots while seemingly inducing a slowing or stunning effect.
Themes
Arc Thrower mechanics, infinite capacity, and chain lightning capabilities.
Combat effectiveness and performance against Automaton and Terminid enemy types.
Developments
Daniel destroyed an Automaton tank and a Hulk flamethrower enemy using the Arc Thrower.
Daniel joined a Terminid mission and engaged Chargers, Stalkers, and Bile Titans.
Uncertainties & gaps
The meaning of Hellpod traits listed under the Arc Thrower stratagem is unclear.
Whether shots were successfully landing on the target was momentarily uncertain during combat with a Bile Titan.