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All Helldivers 2 March 6 nerfs and buffs In total, nine nerfs and buffs were applied to weapons and Stratagems in Helldivers 2 as part of the March 6 update. The beneficiaries include the SG-8 Punisher and Breaker Spray and Pay, while the SG-225 Breaker and the Railgun suffer. SG-225 Breaker - Decreased magazine capacity from 16 to 13 - Increased recoil from 30 to 55 Railgun - Decreased armor penetration in Safe Mode - Decreased damage against durable enemy parts Flamethrower - Increased damage per second by 50 percent Laser Cannon - Increased damage against durable enemy parts - Increased armor penetration - Improved ergonomics SG-8 Punisher - Increased total ammo capacity from 40 to 60 - Increased stagger force - Increased damage from 40 to 45 per bullet Breaker Spray & Pray - Increased armor penetration - Increased fire rate from 300 to 330 - Increased number of pellets from 12 to 16 per shot - Decreased magazine size from 32 to 36 Energy Shield Backpack - Increased delay before recharging 380mm & 120mm Orbital Barrages - Increased duration of bombardment

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Helldivers 2 <\/em>has been popular since launch, but players need to get used to some significant changes made in the March 6 update, which included a range of nerfs and buffs. <\/p>

The fight to spread liberty and democracy in Helldivers 2<\/a> <\/em>is not designed to be an easy ride, and some tools were found to be more powerful than planned, while others required a bit of a kick to make them a more viable option.<\/p>

Though you may be disappointed to see your favorite weapon nerfed, the balance update does exactly what the name implies, and other weapons have seen a buff. You can find all of the changes outlined below. <\/p>