AR-14D Paragon

The AR-14D is in reality an old assault rifle rarely seen in use amongst the armed forces. It uses the same cartridge as the AR-20L 'Justice' but in a heavier, semi-automatic, rifle. The rifle has been modernized and now fires a poison laced round causing targets hit to spasm and slow. Part of the Hazard Ops equipment kit.

Helldivers start with 5 magazines of Paragon ammunition, and can carry up to 10. Each magazine contains 20 rounds (25 with the Extended Magazine upgrade). If 2 or less rounds remain in the magazine when the weapon is fired, the 'low ammunition' warning sound will play.

Reload time for a fully emptied magazine is 2.5 seconds; if reloaded while there are still rounds in the magazine, this drops to 1.25 seconds. In addition, this keeps a round in the chamber. This means a Paragon with the Extended Magazine upgrade and a chambered round gives a total of 26 shots before needing to be reloaded.

Unlock Requirement
The Paragon is a DLC weapon, available at any rank to those who purchase the Hazard Ops equipment kit.