Helldivers 2 Patch Nerfs Overpowered SG-85 Slugger Shotgun, Buffs Snipers for Better Balance
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Popular SG-85 Slugger shotgun got nerfed in Helldivers 2 patch because it was too effective at long ranges, essentially the "best sniper rifle."
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Damage reduced from 280 to 250, stagger and demolition force also nerfed to make it less sniper-like.
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Developer said shotguns shouldn't match snipers in different use cases, so they are buffing snipers too.
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Sniper rifles got damage and armor penetration buffs in the same patch that nerfed the Slugger.
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Players suggested buffing snipers to Slugger levels, but devs believe in nerfs too for game health.