Helldivers 2 just buffed the flamethrower by a democracy-spreading 50% and now it's a monster that cooks Chargers right in their shells
Helldivers 2's major new Flamethrower buff can destroy Chargers with ease.
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Today’sHelldivers 2update was huge, and it’s a particularly exciting day for anyone who likes their Chargers extra crispy. Amongst the list of balance changes, the FLAM-40 Flamethrower has been given a significant buff, which has already proven to be highly effective against the shooter’s foes.
It’s too soon after the update at this point to determine whether the Flamethrower will lead the charge in some kind of new barbecue meta, but it’s worth noting thata couple of Helldivers 2’s most powerful weapons have been nerfedin the new patch, too. Specifically, the Safe Mode armor penetration of the Railgun has been reduced along with its damage against the sturdier parts of enemies, and the Breaker shotgun has had its magazine capacity lowered and recoil increased. As such, the stage is set for the Flamethrower to have its moment in …
