The Slugger： Testing the STRONGEST weapon in Helldivers 2 (INSANE DAMAGE)

Slugger’s slow shell-by-shell reload and pump action conserve ammunition; despite its light label, it pierces medium armor and headshots armored walkers. Testing reveals Punisher damage rose from 360 to 405, while Slugger remains 280; recent shotgun buffs prompt broader retesting. Slugger handles isolated armored targets but not swarms; Chargers and Bile Titans remain resistant, and repeated knockdowns leave him overwhelmed.

Patch buffs make Slugger’s armor niche clearer while harder encounters expose its crowd-control weakness.