Helldivers 2 Shotguns Ranked by Combat Role

In this video, I break down every primary shotgun in Helldivers 2 by combat role instead of forcing them into a simple “best to worst” tier list. Shotguns can look similar on paper, but they fill very different roles in actual missions. Some are better as Chaff Killers, some are better for Elite Killing, some specialize in Crowd Control, and a few are more hybrid or utility-focused depending on faction, range, reload style, stagger, fire damage, armor penetration, and ammo economy. This is a follow-up to my Assault Rifles Ranked by Combat Role video, using the same general framework but applying it to the shotgun category. Written version will be available at my gaming blog: https://radekin-gaming.com Roles covered: Chaff Killer Elite Killer Crowd Control Utility If you enjoy practical Helldivers 2 weapon analysis, field testing, off-meta loadouts, and role-based build discussion, consider subscribing. Fun first. Meta second. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Shotguns Overview 1:26 SG-8 Punisher 3:42 SG-8S Slugger 7:45 SG-20 Halt 9:53 SG-451 Cookout 12:26 SG-97 Sweeper 15:18 DBS-2 Double Freedom 16:39 M90A (HALO) Shotgun 20:19 SG-225 Breaker 22:25 SG-225SP Breaker Spray&Pray 23:42 SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary 25:57 Energy-Based 26:18 SG-8P Punisher Plasma 27:05 ARC-12 Blitzer 27:43 LAS-13 Trident 28:31 Final Thoughts Thanks for watching!