SG-451 Cookout Stress Test & BREAKDOWN in Helldivers 2

Summary

In this video, Aran provides an in-depth breakdown of the SG-451 'Cookout' shotgun in 'Helldivers 2: The Freedom Flame'. He evaluates its technical specs, damage points, and target effectiveness, focusing on its performance in Super Hell Dive difficulty. The weapon's fire rate, reload speed, and crowd control are highlighted, alongside its unique burning effect. Aran also discusses its effectiveness against various enemy types, concluding with a balanced review, giving it a 6 out of 10 for its role in the game's Eastern Front.

Takeaways

• 🔥 The SG-451 'Cookout' shotgun in 'Hell Divers 2' has been released to address community concerns after the 'Escalation of Freedom' update.
• 🎯 The weapon is a shell-loaded pump-action shotgun with a fire rate of 80 RPM, and its pump animation can be canceled without downsides.
• 🔊 The 'Cookout' features a distinctive sound design that is likened to the auto cannon's 'Let Freedom Ring'.
• ⏱ Reload speed is effectively non-existent due to the ability to cancel the pump animation, with a 0.8-second shell reload time.
• 💥 The shotgun has less recoil and better ergonomics compared to the 'Slugger' and 'Punisher', making it easier to aim and control.
• 📏 The effective range is between the 'Incinerate Breaker' and 'The Punisher', with a notable pellet spread that requires close engagement for maximum effect.
• 🔥 The 'Cookout' inflicts a burning status effect for 2.4 seconds, dealing 134 fire damage to an enemy's main health pool, provided the target is hit by at least one pellet.
• 🚫 Aiming for the head or limbs splits the damage, as only variable percentages of damage to other limbs affect the main health pool.
• 🗑 Ammo economy is efficient, with one resupply box refilling the entire reserve of 60 shells, and field resupply creating 30 shells.
• 🛡 Crowd control is strong with 30 stagger force and 25 pushing force, helping to manage battlefield dynamics against enemy advances.
• 📉 The weapon's damage drops off significantly beyond 20 meters, requiring players to stay within optimal range to maintain effectiveness.

Q & A

What is the SG 451 Cookout in Helldivers 2?

The SG 451 Cookout is a shotgun weapon in the game Helldivers 2, which is designed to deal damage to enemies with both ballistics and a burning status effect.

How does the Cookout's fire rate compare to other shotguns in Helldivers 2?

The Cookout has a fire rate of 80 RPM, which is similar to other pump-action shotguns like the Slugger and The Punisher.

Can the reloading animation of the Cookout be skipped or canceled?

Yes, the reloading animation can be skipped and canceled with no downsides, allowing for a continuous stream of fire.

What is the Cookout's reload speed in terms of shell loading?

The Cookout has a reload speed of 0.8 seconds per shell, but this is effectively nullified due to the ability to reload shells in between each shot.

How does the Cookout's recoil compare to other shotguns like the Slugger and Punisher?

The Cookout has 20 less points of recoil than the Slugger and Punisher, making it easier to handle and maintain accuracy.

What is the maximum capacity of shells for the Cookout?

The Cookout has a maximum capacity of 60 shells with 17 starting in the chamber.

How does the Cookout's damage over time effect work?

The Cookout inflicts a burning status effect on enemies it hits, causing them to take additional fire damage over a 2.4-second period.

What is the significance of aiming for the center mass of enemies when using the Cookout?

Aiming for the center mass ensures that the full damage of the burning effect goes to the same place, maximizing the damage dealt to the enemy's main Health pool.

How does the Cookout perform against different types of enemies in Helldivers 2?

The Cookout is effective against light armored enemies and can quickly clear hordes of weaker bugs, but struggles against more durable and armored enemies due to its low durable damage.

What is the Cookout's rating against difficulty 10 terminates according to the script?

The Cookout receives a 6 out of 10 rating against difficulty 10 terminates, indicating it is a solid but not outstanding choice for that level of challenge.

Why does the Cookout struggle against the Impaler enemy in Helldivers 2?

The Cookout struggles against the Impaler due to the enemy's core class five armor, which nullifies the burning damage over time effect, requiring many more shells to take it down.