AR-61 Tenderizer

Battle report curated from Super Earth field data. Review performance metrics, recommended stratagems, and optimal attachments for upcoming deployments.

Assault Rifle
Cutting Edge
Medium

Combat Profile

Primary performance stats captured from the Helldivers 2 arsenal database

Damage

100

Capacity

50

Fire Rate

300 RPM

Reload

2.8s

Recoil

22

Heavy assault rifle with superior stopping power.

Role & Tier

Suggested squad role and threat response planning

Operational Tier

B-Tier

Unlock Condition

Warbond

Warbond

Cutting Edge

Recommended Stratagem Pairings

  • Eagle support or orbital strikes to complement its damage profile.
  • Defensive stratagems like Shield Generator Relay for prolonged engagements.
  • Utility call-ins (Resupply, Guard Dog) to cover magazine and support gaps.

Compatible Attachments

Mix and match components to optimize for your mission parameters

Extended Magazine

Magazine

Unlocks at Level 1

Increases ammunition capacity at the cost of reload speed.

capacity+50%
reload_time+0.3s

Tactical Grip

Grip

Unlocks at Level 3

Reduces recoil and improves weapon stability.

recoil-15%
stability+10%

High-Power Scope

Optics

Unlocks at Level 3

High-magnification scope for long-range engagement.

zoom4x-8x
range+50%
ads_time+0.5s

Bipod

Stability

Unlocks at Level 4

Deployable legs for improved stability when prone.

prone_stability+40%
prone_recoil-30%
mobility-10%

Field Notes

Situational tactics to maximize efficiency

Target Priorities

Focus on enemies vulnerable to medium penetration. Rotate secondary stratagems to cover its blind spots.

Squad Synergy

Pair with Helldivers carrying heavy anti-armor or crowd-control tools to maintain balance across mission objectives.

Extraction Tips

Coordinate resupply drops before calling extraction. Use defensive stratagems to protect the LZ while the weapon reloads.