MG-105 Stalwart

The MG-105 Stalwart is a light machine gun (LMG) filling the role of fire support without being as heavy as an MG-94 machine gun. Due to its lighter weight, the initial spread is quite wide but the weapon is easily controlled once the user settles into the recoil. The Stalwart is part of the Demolitionist equipment kit.

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

Upgrades
Recoil Absorber
 * A heavy muzzle brake is attached to the barrel of the gun, directing the escaping gases in such a way that it compensates for a larger portion of the recoil.

Extended Magazine
 * Increases the amount of rounds in the magazine. The amount of extra ammunition in each magazine varies from weapon to weapon. Whether it is a longer magazine, drum, or box, extended magazine is the collective name for more bullets before you need to reload, something that is almost always desirable.

Weapon Stats

 * Helldivers start with 4 magazines of MG-105 ammunition, and can carry up to 8. Each magazine contains 75 rounds (doubled to 150 with the Extended Magazine upgrade). A 'low ammunition' warning sound will play if the weapon is fired with less than 15 rounds remaining in the magazine.


 * Reload time is 3.5 seconds if the magazine has been fully emptied, otherwise 3 seconds.

Gameplay Tips

 * The MG-105 Stalwart becomes more accurate when the trigger is held down for a short time, firing full-auto. The Recoil Absorber upgrade helps as well.


 * A solid alternative starting weapon to the AR-19 Liberator assault rifle, the Stalwart's usefulness can drop off on higher difficulties. This is caused by its fairly wide initial bullet spread and lack of armor-piercing ammunition, both of which decrease the solo Helldiver's odds of eliminating enemy patrols before they have time to raise the alarm.