Machine guns are among the most exciting weapons to use in Helldivers 2. Hold down the trigger long enough, and your Helldiver will burst into maniacal laughter. So, what’s the best machine gun in Helldivers 2? The MG-43 was the top pick before, but with new enemies, balance tweaks, and spicy new Warbonds added to the game, the debate is back: what’s the community’s favorite MG?
It’s a tricky question, since every weapon has its own strengths and weaknesses against different factions. The best way to get a clear picture of how a weapon performs is to test it yourself, or conveniently you can check out our comprehensive Support Weapon Tier List, which compares performance against each faction.
What was the community’s choice?
More than 8,000 players voted in this poll, with 37% choosing the Stalwart as their favorite machine gun. The new and fiery Maxigun came in second with 26%, followed closely by the MG-43 at 22%. The HMG landed in last place with 14%.
Why did the Stalwart win?
The Stalwart is one of the top choices against the Illuminate, boasting impressive DPS, an adjustable fire rate, a rail-mounted laser, and a scope. It was even issued as a standard stratagem during the Invasion of Super Earth, leading many players to adopt it as their go-to support weapon in battles against the Illuminate.