patch · June 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 Patch v1.000.400 Balances Weapons and Stratagems
Arrowhead has rolled out a balance update for Helldivers 2. Patch v1.000.400 revises weapon stats, adjusts stratagem cooldowns, and tones down enemy armor on higher difficulties.
Arrowhead has released patch v1.000.400 for Helldivers 2, bringing adjustments to weapon performance, stratagem effectiveness, and enemy spawn rates.
Stratagem and Turret Adjustments
Several stratagems receive cooldown reductions and durability buffs. The A/MLS-4X Rocket Sentry has increased target distance and explosion radius, while the A/MG-43 Machine Gun Sentry sees a reduced cooldown. All stationary turrets receive increased durability against small arms fire. Orbital strikes and Eagle runs also see adjustments, with the Orbital Precision Strike getting a faster call-in time and the Eagle Strafing Run gaining increased armor penetration.
Primary and Support Weapon Changes
The MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun receives increased damage, stagger strength, and a lower rate of fire. The MG-43 Machine Gun gains an extra magazine and faster reload times. Assault rifles like the BR-14 Adjudicator and AR-61 Tenderizer receive damage and magazine capacity adjustments. Explosive weapons such as the CB-9 Explosive Crossbow and PLAS-101 Purifier gain improved armor penetration.
Enemy Spawns and Gameplay Changes
The update reduces the frequency of heavily armored enemies like Bile Titans and Chargers during bug breaches, shifting focus toward larger hordes of smaller enemies. The AA-Defenses operation modifier has been removed, and Super Samples now spawn on difficulty 6. Fire tornadoes and tremors feature increased randomness in their movement and spawn behavior.
Recoil and Mechanics
Recoil stance modifiers are adjusted to offer better stability while prone and penalize constant movement. Rifle-type rounds are now slightly more effective against durable body parts across multiple weapons and stratagems.
Why this patch matters
Patch v1.000.400 shifts Helldivers 2 away from heavy anti-tank reliance by reducing armored enemy spawns and buffing crowd-control weapons and stratagems.