The Democratic Detonation Warbond released some of the best explosive-bang out weapons that shred bug and bot mobs.

Here is a complete list of all armor perks and their effects in the game.

TheCB-9 Exploding Crossbowis a short-range weapon that fires an explosive bolt with short but strong splash damage.

A player killing a bile spewer using the crossbow in Helldivers 2

This slow-firing weapon has got everything every crossbow user wants in the game.

It is silent, deadly, and can take out small to medium-sized foes.

This guide mentions how to get the CB-9 Explosive Crossbow and the best-case use of this gun.

A player destroying Automaton Fabricators using Eagle Airstrike in Helldivers 2

Bile Spewers fromthe Terminids factionare easy targetsto spray.

Theiracid sack is weak against explosive damage.

A few explosive bolts fired from the CB-9 Explosive Crossbow will blow the sack, killing the target immediately.

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Other than that, theWarriors always approach you in closer proximity.

Since the Crossbow has a smaller AoE explosion damage,one bolt can kill up to three Warriorsquickly.

On the contrary,Hunters are the most challenging to kill using the CB-9 Explosive Crossbow.

A player using jump pack while attacking bile spewer from crossbow in Helldivers 2

They move fast and switch positions swiftly.

The slow firing speed and short range of the Crossbow are at a disadvantage here.

Even though the CB-9 Explosive Crossbow has explosive damage,it still can not plug the bug holes.

A player killing hunters using the CB-9 Explosive Crossbow in Helldivers 2

Fromthe Automaton faction, precision shots are of the utmost importance when using the CB-9 Explosive Crossbow.

In terms ofhitbox, bugs have larger bodies than bots, which makes the former easier to shoot.

On the other hand, the shots fired at the chest or head are always registered.

A player died of explosion from CB-9 Explosive Crossbow in Helldivers 2

Overall, the CB-9 ExplosiveCrossbow is an excellent explosive weapon that warrants careful usage.

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A player firing Autocannon at the heat sink of Annihilator tank in Helldivers 2

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