Helldivers 2 Quasar Cannon Guide

Great against heavies, slow against swarms

The Quasar charges a beam that one-shots most heavies, but the charge time leaves you frozen while a swarm closes. It is a sniper, not a crowd tool, so bring a primary that owns the small stuff. The support weapons page ranks it against the Autocannon and the Railgun.

No ammo, infinite patience

Because it draws from your suit, the Quasar never runs out of shots, which makes it the safest pick when resupply is scarce. The trade is the charge window, and you must start charging before the heavy is in range. The anti-tank guide compares its uptime to the disposable options.

Charge behind cover

Start the beam while a wall is between you and the target, then step out to fire. Charging in the open is how Quasar users die. The armor penetration page explains why its hit ignores most armor values outright.

Time it on the big threats

Save the Quasar for tanks, hulks, and factory striders, not for a single scavenger. The best primary weapons page covers the gun that handles everything below heavy so the Quasar stays ready.

One shot, then relocate

Because the Quasar has no ammo, the temptation is to hold a lane, but the charge window is when you are most exposed. Fire, then move to a new angle so the next heavy cannot pre-aim your spot. The best primary weapons page covers the gun that covers you while you charge.

It replaces a disposable

Because the Quasar never runs out of shots, it frees the support slot from carrying a one-use launcher, so bring a turret or a shield instead. The support weapons page compares the trade. The Quasar is the rare support weapon that gets better the longer the fight lasts.

Related guides

• Helldivers 2 Support Weapons
• Helldivers 2 Anti-Tank Guide
• Helldivers 2 Armor Penetration