Withoutthe best weaponsand stratagems, the offense and the defense will be weak regardless of the mission difficulty.

Use the walking tank and blow enemies from range quickly.

LAS-16 Sickleis a weapon you could purchase and use as the primary gun.

a player shooting LAS-16 on bugs in Helldivers 2

From an aesthetic point of view, this gun looks like the longest rifle in the game by size.

However, when it comes to actual damage dealing, the LAS-16 never disappoints.

This guide explains how to get the LAS-16 Sickle and the best way to use it.

A player embracing arms in front of mech Exosuit in Helldivers 2

This weapon is part of theCutting Edge Warbond, the first post-release Warbond.

You need 1,000 Super Credits just for this alone.

Fortunately, theLAS-16 is available on the first page of Cutting Edge Warbond.

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There are a few indicators through which you’re able to manage the heat of LAS-16 efficiently.

For starters,holding the Reload buttonwill reveal aheat iconshowing the gauge.

Itrises as you shoot continuouslyandfalls when you do not shootat all.

LAS-16 showcased in the Cutting Edge Warbond in Helldivers 2

This only occurs if you shoot nonstop.

LAS-16 has a Light Armor penetrating trait, which makes it efficient for focus-firing and taking out targets immediately.

Enemies such as Hunters, Warriors, Brood Commanders, and Stalkers fromthe Terminid factionstand no chance.

LAS-16 weapon stats showcased in the Armory of Helldivers 2

They melt easily as you continue focus-firing for a few seconds.

Thedownsideof using the LAS-16 Sickle rifle is that it has ashort startup animation, about half a second.

Here is how to complete the Terminid Control System mission bang out in the game.

LAS-16 weapon releasing heat in Helldivers 2

A player looking at the bug spray in Helldivers 2

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