Hell Divers 2 Balancing Update: Testing the Major Changes

TLDRIn this video, we dive into the recent balancing update for Hell Divers 2. We test the changes to guns, strategems, and deployments to see how they affect the gameplay. Overall, the update has made the game more challenging and frustrating, with nerfs to the rail gun and buffs to other weapons. However, there are still some positives, such as the improved Breaker shotgun and the effectiveness of the flamethrower against certain enemies.

Key insights

🎮The recent balancing update to Hell Divers 2 has significantly changed the meta and gameplay.

🔫The rail gun, once a popular weapon, has been heavily nerfed and is no longer effective against certain enemies.

🔥The flamethrower is now more viable and effective in clearing out egg clusters and certain enemy types.

💥The Breaker shotgun has received a buff and is now a powerful weapon against specific enemy units.

🌩️The H Barrage strategem has not seen significant improvement and is still less useful compared to other options.

Q&A

How has the balancing update changed the gameplay?

The update has made the game more challenging and frustrating, with some weapons being nerfed and others becoming more effective.

Is the rail gun still a viable weapon?

No, the rail gun has been heavily nerfed and is now ineffective against certain enemies.

Which weapon received a buff in the update?

The Breaker shotgun has received a buff and is now more powerful against specific enemy units.

Is the flamethrower more effective now?

Yes, the flamethrower is now more viable and effective, especially in clearing out egg clusters and certain enemy types.

Has the H Barrage strategem improved?

No, the H Barrage strategem still lacks effectiveness compared to other options.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the recent balancing update for Hell Divers 2.

02:34Testing the buffs and changes to the Breaker shotgun and flamethrower.

04:48Evaluating the effectiveness of the rail gun against different enemy units.

06:20Comparing the performance of the rail gun and laser cannon against chargers.

08:32Assessing the usefulness of the H Barrage strategem and its effectiveness in closing bug holes.

09:58Discussing the overall impact of the balancing update on the game and sharing final thoughts.