- Damage: 320
- Fire Rate: 80 RPM
- Recoil: 100
- Fire Mode: Semi-Automatic
- Ammo: 16 (Incendiary)
- Source: Freedom’s Flame
Because reload time is the most annoying aspect of the SG-451 Cookout Shotgun, let’s get the gripes out of the way. Yes, it’s one of the slowest weapons to reload in the game. The reload animation loads a single shell at a time, but that also means you won’t waste any rounds by tossing unused ammunition aside.
It’s not the most powerful shotgun in the game, but you can’t beat the incendiary pellets that ignite bugs and bots. The low recoil, high stagger, and crowd control mechanics make it a viable weapon for solo play!
Of course, everyone will have a favorite weapon they’ll main in Helldivers 2. But if you’re struggling to pick, hopefully the above will give you some solid suggestions for future metal friends. Now, if only we could get the game running smoothly on Steam Deck!
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