Recording summary · May 2024
Stress Testing Helldivers 2's Most EXPLOSIVE PLASMA Gun - INSANE DAMAGE!
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Overview
Daniel tests the PLAS-101 Purifier plasma rifle from the Polar Patriots warbond in Helldivers 2, examining its stats, magazine capacity, and medium armor penetration.
The Purifier deals 250 damage with explosive superheated gas and requires a full charge to fire, offering only 50 more listed damage than the Scorcher despite the charging delay.
Testing against Automatons and Terminids produces frustration over slow charge times and low effective damage, making crowd control difficult, leaving shields hard to bypass, and prompting regret over the purchase.
Themes
PLAS-101 Purifier weapon specifications, mechanics, and comparison to the Scorcher.
Combat effectiveness, crowd control viability, and user experience against Automatons and Terminids.
Developments
Daniel drops into a mission equipped with the PLAS-101 Purifier, which holds 15 rounds per magazine.
Daniel calls down a resupply beacon after depleting stims during combat against Automatons.
Daniel transitions to testing against Terminids and dies during an encounter after attempting to melee enemies.
Uncertainties & gaps
It is unconfirmed whether the Purifier deals increased damage when charged or if it can explode from being overcharged like the railgun.