The JAR-5 Dominator： Testing the only EXPLOSIVE type weapon in Helldivers 2 (INSANE DAMAGE)

Unlocked through Steeled Veterans after spending £8 on super credits; JAR-5 has medium penetration, 200 damage, 15-round capacity. Testing shows it penetrates Terminid medium armor and destroys small enemies, but fails against Chargers and struggled against Automaton shields. Small magazines, laggy aiming, slow firing, knockback, and terrain snags make swarms difficult; he ultimately prefers the Breaker shotgun.

Hands-on testing reverses the weapon’s initial hype, reinforcing his preference for immediate, reliable swarm-clearing performance.