Recording summary · March 2024
This Combo Makes The SMG The BEST Primary Weapon Against AUTOOMATONS! Helldivers 2
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Overview
Daniel tests pairing the one-handed SMG-37 Defender with the ballistic shield backpack stratagem during a Rescue Science Teams Automaton mission.
The ballistic shield blocks standard laser fire and bullets and causes players to drop it when hit by explosives rather than dying instantly, but it fails against rockets, flamethrowers, heavy turrets, and melee strikes.
Following multiple deaths to melee attacks from chainsaw-wielding enemies, Daniel determines the shield is useless and understands its unpopularity.
Themes
Effectiveness and limitations of the ballistic shield backpack stratagem against Automaton forces.
Specifications of the SMG-37 Defender as a primary weapon compatible with shields.
Developments
Daniel queues for a random Automaton mission and receives a Rescue Science Teams assignment.
Daniel calls down and equips the ballistic shield backpack alongside the SMG-37 Defender.
Daniel deploys airstrikes against enemy robots clustering near dropped shield gear.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether enemy robots lack rear armor plating specifically to reduce manufacturing costs.