The September 17 Helldivers 2 patch promised to completely rework the game’s weapons , Stratagems , and enemies after various player frustrations. As such, there are plenty of buffs and nerfs for fans to look out for. While it wasn’t the nail in the coffin , Helldivers 2 has certainly been on a journey of buffs and nerfs since it was released in February.
However, September 17 marks a plethora of major changes to key weapons, with some being reverted back to their original powers after the community slammed developers Arrowhead Studios. While there are plenty of standouts, the likes of the Liberator, Flamethrower, Arc Thrower, and Breaker have received the most buffs, with increases to their damage, range, and even how many Arc streams you can use. Stratagems have also received some major buffs, with all tools capable of damaging heavily armored enemies getting damage increases.
On top of this, the Eagle 500kg bomb has a wider range, and the Emancipator Exosuit will deal more damage and have a higher rate of fire, as well as more ammo. Enemies are also being buffed and nerfed. The most notable is the balancing done to the Chargers , with a lower armor and less durable weak spots, but an increase in charge and side attack damage.
The Bile Titan’s armor has also been greatly reduced and allows players to take it down by destroying the exposed belly. For all the full September 17 patch notes, check out our guide . Weapon buffs and nerfs Previously, partial damage dealt 50%.