MG-43 Machine Gun

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

Machine Gun
Free
Medium

Combat Profile

Primary performance stats captured from the Helldivers 2 arsenal database

Damage

150

Capacity

150

Fire Rate

650 RPM

Reload

5s

Recoil

28

Heavy machine gun for sustained suppression.

Role & Tier

Suggested squad role and threat response planning

Operational Tier

B-Tier

Unlock Condition

Default

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

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.