8 March 2024

Helldivers 2: Flamethrower vs Chargers (new update tactics)

8 March 2024 · 12:28

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Summary

Testing the buffed flamethrower, he finds sustained fire kills Chargers using roughly 60–75% of a canister, sometimes nearly all. Its severe movement slowdown, short range, self-ignition, friendly-fire risk, and swarming enemies make it dangerous despite strong damage. Helldive defense and evacuation missions produce repeated deaths, depleted ammo, Bile Titans, and chaos, though burn damage still finishes Chargers.

Insight

The flamethrower is viable against Chargers, but vulnerability and friendly fire limit reliability.