• LAS-98 Laser Cannon (Support)
• AX/AR-23 "Guard Dog"
• Eagle Strafing Run
• A/MG-43 Machine Gun Sentry / Orbital Laser

The PLAS-1 Scorcher and PLAS-101 Purifier are top-tier primaries in Helldivers 2. They decimate Overseers, including the airborne Elevated units, and are equally effective against the Voteless. The Siege-Ready armor passive ensures ample ammo and quick reloads, letting you engage multiple high-priority targets. The increased DPS is invaluable when every shot counts.

The Eagle Strafing Run and GP-31 Grenade Pistol are a potent combination for destroying parked warp ships. Energy weapons struggle against their shields, but a Strafing Run quickly eliminates them, leaving the grenade pistol to finish the job. This is particularly effective against larger Illuminate nests. While the G-13 Incendiary Impact works well against groups of enemies, save them for clearing chaff and use the Grenade Pistol against warp ships.

The AX/AR-23 "Guard Dog" surprisingly excels against medium-armored Overseers. Each burst takes down a single elite, making it ideal for flank protection.

The A/MG-43 Machine Gun Sentry secures areas during objective defense. If crowd control isn't a priority, replace it with an Orbital Laser to target Harvesters or future heavy units.

Finally, the LAS-98 Laser Cannon rounds out this loadout. It melts Overseers and chaff in seconds and is excellent against Harvesters. Use a Strafing Run to weaken their shields, then target their weak points (thighs/eyes). A single clip usually suffices with accurate aim. Its long range is a major advantage.

On higher difficulties (levels 9 and 10) where multiple Harvesters are common, an Orbital Laser becomes essential.

The Lightning Loadout: Shocking (& Staggering) the Illuminate

Primary

ARC-12 Blitzer