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Recently Arrowhead released the patch notes for Helldivers 2 update 01.002.201. This delivered many changes, but it also occurred in a couple of bugs. One of these bugs includes a secret “massive buff” to one of the coolest support weapons in the game, meanwhile, the other bug has Helldivers 2 fans upset as it has ruined an infamous weapon yet again.
Helldivers 2 bug nerfs infamous weapon
In the Helldivers 2 update 01.002.201 patch notes, Arrowhead listed the following fix:
- Fixed an issue where shrapnel from surface-hits was forced in a roughly south-west direction. Shrapnel should now properly fly out in a 180-ish arc in the direction of the surface hit
Following this change, fans have lamented a “pretty hard” nerf to the Eruptor. As pointed out by OP No_Jaguar_2570, the shrapnel now “flies back in a 180 degree arc. Away from the thing you just shot,” which means it’s “much more likely to hit you or your teammates, and it’s much less likely to hit the bad guys”.
In addition, the OP reports that “now it can’t even oneshot Hive Guards with a headshot,” and “It no longer reliably pops spewers, either”.
There are several posts unhappy with the update from Arrowhead. Rather than a nerf, it appears to be a pretty significant bug as it goes against what Arrowhead stated they fixed in the patch notes.
Still, although it is a bug, a lot of fans are wishing Arrowhead would have just left the weapon alone. The Eruptor is a weapon that has received numerous balance changes in the past, and it’s one of the most infamous weapons in HD2 for receiving terrible changes.
Hopefully this bug gets fixed in a new update soon. Hotfixes typically come out on either Tuesday or Thursday, but, as of writing, Arrowhead has not responded to the bug on Discord.
For more Helldivers 2, check out our guide to the best warbonds ranked, along with the best stratagems and best throwables. We have also a guide to the best weapons, and, if you’re coming back to HD2 for the first time in a long while, we have a bunch of tips and tricks to help you get reaccustomed to the battlefield.
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