When fighting against the Automatons in Helldivers 2, sometimes you just yearn for that extra firepower that can blast through the thick metal armor of the machines. If that is the case, then look no further than the R-36 Eruptor, this beast of a weapon packs the most punch out of any primary weapon in the game. Here is how you can unlock and use the R-36 Eruptor in Helldivers 2.
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How To Get R-36 Eruptor in Helldivers 2
The R-36 Eruptor can be unlocked for 60 Medals on Page 2 of the Democratic Detonation Warbond which costs 1,000 Super Credits. Reaching Page 2 will require you to spend 60 Medals on Page 1, so in total, you require 120 Medals to get the R-32 Eruptor in Helldivers 2.
This is one of the most used primary weapons in the game and is worth spending the Medals and Super Credits to unlock. It is a strong weapon for Helldivers looking to dive into Automaton planets and fight the machines but it can also be viable when fighting the Terminids, making it an all-rounder weapon that you can use most of the time.
R-36 Eruptor Stats
Here are the full stats of the R-36 Eruptor in Helldivers 2:
- Damage: 570
- Capacity: 5
- Recoil: 75
- Fire Rate: 25
- Spare Mags: 6
- Traits: Explosive, Medium Armor Penetrating
- Firing Modes: Bolt-Action
- Scope Options: 50m/100m/200m
How To Use R-36 Eruptor Effectively in Helldivers 2
The R-36 Eruptor is a high damage slow firing long-range weapon that is best used to precisely target enemy weak spots. It is most effective against the stronger heavier units like the Devastators or even the Hulk. However, I would advise using a fast-fire close-range secondary weapon like the P-19 Redeemer so that you are still able to deal with the smaller enemies.
With the limited ammo of the Eruptor, using it against smaller enemies is a complete waste and you should reserve it for the stronger ones. It is very powerful against the Automatons but can also be used to fight Terminids. As long as your target is a heavy enemy with weak spots, the R-36 Eruptor will outshine almost all other primary weapons in Helldivers 2.
