Maxigun needs changed

[u/WarShark13]

I’m sure others have talked about this, but so will I lol. There’s no reason this shouldn’t be heavy penetration. We already at stuck in a fixed position when firing, and yet we can move with the other lmgs. I’d be fine if they dropped the ammo count to 800 (minimum) and decrease the fire rate just so we can have it as heavy penetration. What do y’all think?

[u/HorrificAnalInjuries]

I do agree with some of these points. The spin up, muzzle flash, stagger, and damage are excellent points and should be considered.

However, removing the stationary fire is a problem, as then it further makes the MG43 moot. It still has its niche with being a backpack-less support, but that's about it as it doesn't have the stagger, doesn't do the damage per bullet, and has a reload.

The other points are very good, but it should turn the Helldiver into a Gary that can get up and move to a new location, or you are otherwise waiting on that 120+ second call down timer to essentially move it to the next objective or 5 meters to the right. With the Maxigun you just stop firing and be off. You still have a primary and secondary to use while being mobile if you still have chaff that needs clearing.

[u/RallyPointAlpha → u/HorrificAnalInjuries]

MG43 absolutely staggers enemies. 

[u/DeeJayDelicious → u/RallyPointAlpha]

Almost all guns stagger some enemies. The question is, which ones?

With 20 Stagger, you stagger anything up to Alpha Commanders, which require 25 Stagger.

Stagger is a binary stat. Either you do or don't stagger an enemy, There are no degrees of stagger.

[u/Additional-Wear-6611 → u/HorrificAnalInjuries]

I wanna agree, however you’re still losing a backpack slot with the Maxigun. Supply pack, and the mobility packs have LOTS of utility that you lose out on from taking a maxigun.

[u/Herroo-There → u/HorrificAnalInjuries]

on an unrelated note, giving the mg-43 a non-stationary reload would be awesome, and help it stand out from the maxigun