Helldivers 2features some of the powerful primary and support weapons that elite soldiers of Super Earth use against bugs and bots. Withoutthe best weaponsand stratagems, the offense and the defense will be weak regardless of the mission difficulty.

LAS-16 Sickleis a weapon you’re able to purchase and use as the primary gun. From an aesthetic point of view, this gun looks like the longest rifle in the game by size. However, when it comes to actual damage dealing, the LAS-16 never disappoints. This guide explains how to get the LAS-16 Sickle and the best way to use it.

LAS-16 showcased in the Cutting Edge Warbond in Helldivers 2

How To Get The LAS-16 Sickle Energy Rifle

You need1,000 Super Credits and 20 Medals to purchase the LAS-16 Sickleenergy rifle in the game.

This weapon is part of theCutting Edge Warbond, the first post-release Warbond. You need 1,000 Super Credits just for this alone.

LAS-16 weapon stats showcased in the Armory of Helldivers 2

Fortunately, theLAS-16 is available on the first page of Cutting Edge Warbond. This means the weapon can be your first purchase in the Warbond, and you can save time by not having toget more Medals.

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LAS-16 weapon releasing heat in Helldivers 2

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Here are a few key highlights that make the LAS-16 Sickle energy rifle the best gun in the game:

The LAS-16 is an energy weapon, which means theammo is practically infiniteas long as you manage the heat and not let the weapon overheat.

There are a few indicators through which you’re able to manage the heat of LAS-16 efficiently. For starters,holding the Reload buttonwill reveal aheat iconshowing the gauge. Itrises as you shoot continuouslyandfalls when you do not shootat all.

Another indicator is when you use the LAS-16 from a first-person perspective; you will noticeheat being released on the left and right sides of the scope. This only occurs if you shoot nonstop.

Anoverused heatsinkwill turn the heaticon completely red, hinting at the need for immediate replacement to continue using the weapon.

LAS-16 has a Light Armor penetrating trait, which makes it efficient for focus-firing and taking out targets immediately.

Enemies such as Hunters, Warriors, Brood Commanders, and Stalkers fromthe Terminid factionstand no chance. They melt easily as you continue focus-firing for a few seconds.

Thedownsideof using the LAS-16 Sickle rifle is that it has ashort startup animation, about half a second. While this will not be a problem in mid- to long-range combat, it could mean life and death in CQC.