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TheDiligence Counter Sniperwas considered one of the worst weapons inHelldivers 2on launch. In essence, it was simply a worse version of the default Diligence that offered no real benefit. However, the weapon received a small but significant update that’s made it much more relevant than before.
While it’s not necessarily game-changing, the upgrade for the Diligence Counter Sniper has made the weapon more usable, especially whenfighting the Automatons inHelldivers 2. It may still fail to match the palates of some players, but those who care to learn the gun’s strengths and weaknesses will easily find it to be a decent variant of the regular scout rifle.
After receiving a buff in the 1.000.200 patch, the Diligence CS is now a respectable sidegrade to the regular R63 Diligence that can penetrate medium armor at the expense of having worse ergonomics, less ammo, and stronger recoil. However, it’s important to note that the medium armor penetration part only makes the Diligence CS more forgiving when it comes to dealing with targets like Devastators. Much like theLiberator Penetrator inHelldivers 2, you’ll still have to aim for softer parts if you want to kill things quickly.
One of the things that makes the Diligence CS stand out from its regular counterpart is its ability to take down Automaton Scout Striders by shooting the joints of its legs or the bottom of the driver’s seat. This will take a fair bit of ammo, but it’s better than nothing. If there’s truly no other option, the gun can reliably knock a Scout Strider out by dumping half a magazine into its weakspots.
We do not recommend taking this weapon to Terminid planets. While players can find success while using the Diligence CS against the bugs, there are simply better options out there that fulfill the same role, such as the Scorcher or the Dominator.
How to Use The Diligence CS
Much like the regular Diligence, the Counter Sniper is best used as a precision weapon from mid-long range. Players should prioritize taking out Devastators when using this weapon — if you can’t aim for their faces or exposed waists, shoot their rocket pods or machine guns instead. Doing so will make said enemies borderline useless in battle. However, keep in mind that this rifle will not penetrate Hulk eye ports — use supportweapons like the Anti-Materiel Rifleor EAT-17, or use your Stratagems when facing larger targets.
With a bit of practice, the Diligence CS can also be used to take out squads of bot Raiders. One shot to the head or chest can easily destroy them, even more so than the regular Diligence as the CS' medium armor penetration guarantees its shots will punch through while dealing full damage.
