In the tactical arsenal of Helldivers 2, the GR-8 Recoilless Rifle stands out as a formidable anti-vehicle weapon. This supply stratagem permit equips Helldivers with a recoilless rifle that specializes in neutralizing vehicle armor with its high-impact explosive rounds.
Usage and Functionality
- Call-In Method: The rifle can be summoned to the field of battle through a stratagem call-in, with a brief 3-second call-in time.
- Ammo Capacity: The rifle comes with unlimited uses, but it requires a support backpack for reloading.
- Cooldown: Once called in, there is a significant cooldown of 480 seconds before the stratagem can be used again.
Tactical Advantages
- Armor Penetration: The GR-8 is specifically designed to penetrate and destroy vehicle armor, providing an essential capability against heavily armored foes.
- Explosive Payload: The rounds of the recoilless rifle are explosive, dealing damage over a wider area upon impact and capable of taking out groups of enemies or creating breaches in enemy lines.
Operational Limitations
- Support Pack Requirement: Reloading the rifle requires a support backpack, which necessitates coordination with a teammate who must carry the backpack and assist with reloading.
- Explosive Risk: The explosive nature of the weapon’s ammunition means that there is a risk of collateral damage or self-injury if not fired at a safe distance from allies and objectives.
Stratagem Traits
- Support Weapon: This stratagem is classified as a support weapon, intended to bolster the squad’s offensive capabilities against tough armored targets.
- Hellpod Delivery: Like other stratagems, the Recoilless Rifle is delivered through a Hellpod, ensuring quick and secure deployment to the battlefield.
- Explosive: Highlighting its destructive potential, the rifle’s ammunition is explosive, making it ideal for demolition tasks and anti-vehicle operations.
Acquisition
- Price: The GR-8 Recoilless Rifle can be acquired for 6,000 in-game currency, a reflection of its powerful capabilities.
Strategic Deployment: The GR-8 Recoilless Rifle should be deployed in missions where heavy enemy armor is anticipated. Proper utilization involves careful aim and clear communication with squad members, especially the one assigned to carry the support backpack for reloading. Its explosive rounds make it an asset in both offense and defense, capable of quickly turning the tide of battle.
