How to Get R-36 Eruptor in Helldivers 2

Want to know how to get the R-36 Eruptor in Helldivers 2? We've got everything you need to know right here.

Players can select their weapons and stratagems from an extensive variety to save civilians, kill enemies, and destroy their structures in Helldivers 2. You’ll need the best weapon and that’s where the R-36 Eruptor comes into play.

This guide teaches you everything you need to know about this wonderful weapon.

What is the R-36 Eruptor in Helldivers 2

The R-36 Eruptor is the newest addition to the extensive arsenal of Helldivers 2. It is a Bolt-Action rifle that uses explosive rounds. This magnificent weapon can deal up to 380 damage to enemies. With the mix of explosive bullets and amazing damage-dealing properties, this gun is a must-have.

How to Get Helldivers 2 R-36 Eruptor

Here is everything you need to know about getting this incredible weapon in Helldivers 2:

Democratic Detonations Warbond

The first step in your journey to get the R-36 Eruptor is unlocking the Democratic Detonations Warbond. This amazing Warbond can be purchased with 1,000 super credits or $9.99. It unlocks a wide variety of weapons and equipment that eventually help players during their missions.

How to buy R-36 Eruptor in Helldivers 2

Once you purchase the Democratic Detonations Warbond, go to the second page and equip the weapon. It won’t appear under other weapon categories. You can find it under the explosive weapons category.

The weapon can deal great damage to armored bugs. Hitting them with headshots with the R-36 Eruptor will cause critical damage to their health. In certain situations, the Eruptor can cause despair with its reload timings. Nevertheless, since it is a bolt-action rifle, it needs some time to pull back the hammer every time you fire a bullet.

The magazine size of this weapon is rather small but makes up for it with the 12 clips you can carry. You won’t need a lot of bullets if you hit your shots accurately or pair it up with a viable secondary. This gives you a great chance to hit one headshot with the Eruptor and finish the kill using your secondary weapon.

Using this weapon from longer ranges is advised, this gives you a good amount of space and time to effectively kill the enemies. Another reason to use this weapon from a distance is to protect you and your teammates as the blast radius can inflict damage to you as well.

Enemies such as the Chargers or Hulks can still tolerate the damage from this weapon, it's best to use the Eruptor against medium-sized enemies.

The R-36 Eruptor is surely one of the best weapons in the game. You should consider buying it along with the Democratic Detonations Warbond as this gives you access to not just the R-36 Eruptor but also all the other amazing weapons included in the game. You can take a look at this guide if you don't know how to acquire premium warbonds.